Physical Therapist PT Home Health PRN

Elara Caring; Moberly (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Free continuing education

Medical insurance

401(k) with match

PTO & holidays

Pet insurance

Job summary

Elara Caring is hiring a Physical Therapist PRN to deliver high-quality care in patients’ homes across the local area. You will evaluate needs, create personalized plans, and work with families to support recovery in familiar environments.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, ongoing education, and collaboration with clinical staff in a flexible, fast-paced home health setting. Travel up to 50% and professional growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an APTA-approved Physical Therapy program.
• Current, unrestricted PT license valid in the state of practice.
• Minimum one year of experience in a healthcare setting.
• Willingness to travel within your local branch/office area (up to 50%).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and evaluate functional needs and outcomes.
• Design and implement individualized plans of care with patient input.
• Document goals, progress, and prescriptions timely and accurately.
• Collaborate with other specialists and guide support staff.
• Maintain a fast-paced, flexible clinical environment.
• Assist with lifting, transferring, and patient handling as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Travel readiness

Documentation

Education

APTA-approved PT program

PT license active

Job description

Job Description: Physical Therapist – PRN

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.

At Elara Caring, we care where you are—and we mean that both literally and professionally. We believe the best place for care is where our patients live. There’s no place like home, and that’s why our dedicated teams deliver high-quality, personalized care to more than 60,000 patients every single day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients are on their health journey, we show up with skill, compassion, and heart. And every team member plays a part in making that happen. That’s where you come in. As a Physical Therapist, you’ll have countless opportunities to make a meaningful difference in the lives of your patients. Whether you're helping someone take their first steps after surgery or regain confidence after a fall, you're empowering people to live stronger, more independent lives—right where they feel most comfortable. Being part of something this meaningful starts with showing up every day with purpose—and building a team of compassionate, dedicated healthcare professionals around you.

To continue being a pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need a Physical Therapist with:

• Commitment to patient-centered care
• Compassion that shows in every interaction
• A drive to grow, learn, and lead

Why Join the Elara Caring Mission?

• Work in a collaborative environment where your input is valued
• Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a real impact
• Competitive compensation package
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff
• Free continuing education opportunities for all employees
• Career advancement and leadership development opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(K) with employer match
• Generous PTO, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement leave
• Pet insurance (because we know pets are family too)

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

• Promote Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission, and values to ensure exceptional care
• Provide direct patient care, evaluate functional needs and outcomes, and collaborate with other specialists
• Design and implement individualized plans of care, including input from patients and caregivers when appropriate
• Conduct therapy within defined clinical standards and best practices
• Direct and guide support staff to help patients achieve their goals
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including goals, updates, and prescriptions
• Act as a resource to colleagues and promote physical therapy within the community
• Stay flexible and ready for a physically demanding, fast-paced care environment
• Handle, lift, and transfer patients as needed

What You’ll Need:

• Graduate of an APTA-approved Physical Therapy program
• Current, unrestricted PT license valid in the state of practice
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting
• Willingness to travel within your local branch/office area (travel up to 50%)
• Reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance per state requirements
• Physical ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently—and lift up to 50–100 lbs

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

Elara Caring is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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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

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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.