Physical Therapist - $41-58 per hour

Elara Caring; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education opportunities

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(K) with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Family and pet bereavement

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking a Physical Therapist for a home health role in Worcester, MA. You will provide direct patient care, assess functional needs, and design individualized plans within a collaborative team.

Expect travel within Worcester and surrounding areas, a sign-on bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package. The position emphasizes patient-centered care in the home setting, ongoing education opportunities, and advancement within a growing home care organization.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an APTA-approved Physical Therapy program.
• Current, unrestricted PT license in Massachusetts.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to travel within Worcester and surrounding areas (50% travel).
• Reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance.
• Ability to lift 50–100 lbs and perform full range of body motion.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, evaluate functional needs, and design individualized care plans.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Document evaluations, treatment goals, and progress.
• Act as a resource and promote physical therapy in the community.
• Work in a physically demanding, high-energy environment.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

APTA-approved PT program

Job description

Elara Caring is seeking a Physical Therapist for a job in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

Job Description:

Physical Therapist – Home Health

Coverage Area: In and around Worcester, MA
Sign-On Bonus:$2,500

At Elara Caring, we believe the best place for care is where patients live. Every day, our teams deliver high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their health journey, we care.

As a Physical Therapist, you’ll play a vital role in helping patients regain independence and improve quality of life—all while working in a collaborative, supportive environment.

• $2,500 Sign-On Bonus
• Competitive compensation package
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff & free continuing education opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(K) with employer match
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family and pet bereavement
• Opportunities for advancement

What You’ll Do

• Provide direct patient care, evaluate functional needs, and design individualized care plans
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal outcomes
• Document evaluations, treatment goals, and progress
• Act as a resource and promote physical therapy in the community
• Work in a physically demanding, high-energy environment

What We Require

• Graduate of an APTA-approved Physical Therapy program
• Current, unrestricted PT license in Massachusetts
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting
• Ability to travel within Worcester and surrounding areas (50% travel)
• Reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance
• Ability to lift 50–100 lbs and perform full range of body motion

You will report to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor or designee.

We value the unique skills of veterans and military spouses. We encourage applications from military veterans and their families.

Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard tosex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age (40 and older), national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.

Elara Caring participates in E-Verify and we will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers like Elara Caring can only use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9.

At Elara Caring, pay and compensation are determined by a variety of factors, including education, job-related knowledge, skills, training, and experience. Our compensation structure reflects the cost of labor across different U.S. geographic markets, and may vary based on location.

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Elara Caring Job ID #JR-129255. Posted job title: Physical Therapist-Sign on Bonus

Elara Caring is one of the nation’s leading providers of home-based care with a growing footprint of 26,000 caregivers and 60,000 patients in 18 states. Whether you are new to home-based care or a seasoned in-home care professional, Elara Caring will meet you where you are and develop a unique learning plan that recognizes your experience and invests in your clinical professional journey. From our preceptor program to certification prep courses, quality assessments or management training, we care about you and your success.