Physical Therapist (PT)

Elara Caring; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Family and pet bereavement

Job summary

Elara Caring is hiring a Physical Therapist to deliver high-quality home-based care across assigned areas. The role emphasizes promoting care standards, direct patient care, and collaborative treatment planning to optimize outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have an APTA-approved program and an active PT license, with at least 1 year in healthcare and willingness to travel up to 50% within the branch area. Driving is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved physical therapy program.
• Current, unrestricted PT license valid for the state of work.
• Minimum one year of experience in a healthcare facility.
• Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, maintain an acceptable driving record, OR have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.
• Must be able and willing to travel 50%.

Responsibilities

• Promotes Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care
• Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists
• Reviews patients’ functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever it seems appropriate
• Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care
• Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients’ functional goals
• Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans
• Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures
• Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community

Education

APTA approved physical therapy program

Job description

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: Signing Bonus Available! Physical Therapist At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there’s no place like home, and that’s why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their health journey, we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a Physical Therapist. Being a part of something this great, starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers. To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need a Physical Therapist with commitment and compassion.

Are you one of them?

Why Join the Elara Caring mission?

• Competitive compensation package
• Tuition reimbursement for full‑time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
• Opportunities for advancement
• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(K) with employer match
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
• Pet insurance

As a Physical Therapist, you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways:

• Promotes Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care
• Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists
• Reviews patients’ functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever it seems appropriate
• Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care
• Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients’ functional goals
• Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans
• Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures
• Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community

Physically demanding, high stress environment. Full range of body motion including handling, lifting and transfer of patients. Potentially work irregular hours including call hours if applicable.

What is Required?

• Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved physical therapy program
• Current, unrestricted PT license valid for the state of work
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a healthcare facility
• Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, maintain an acceptable driving record, OR have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations
• Must be able and willing to travel 50%
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment

The base salary for this position is $100,000 to $115,000 annually, based on the company’s good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual pay will be determined based on factors such as education, experience, skills, and internal equity.

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Pay & Benefit Information

Pay & Benefit Information: Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.