Physical Therapist PT Part-time Home Health

Elara Caring; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education opportunities

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision

401(K) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking a Physical Therapist to deliver compassionate, high-quality care to patients in their homes. You will provide direct patient care, evaluate functional needs, and develop plans of care with documentation of outcomes.

APTA-approved PT program completion and a Texas PT license are required, along with 1 year of healthcare facility experience and ability to travel 50%. Join a supportive team with autonomy, flexible schedules, and a comprehensive benefits package including

Qualifications

• Graduate from an APTA-approved PT program.
• Current, unrestricted PT license valid for Texas.
• Minimum one year of healthcare facility experience.
• Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area (50%).
• Must possess a valid driver’s license or reliable transportation.
• Must be able and willing to travel 50%.
• Ability to lift/move patients up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, evaluate functional needs and outcomes, and consult with other specialists.
• Design and implement a plan of care based on thorough assessment.
• Document evaluations, treatment goals, and plans; update documentation regularly.
• Direct staff to achieve patients’ functional goals.
• Promote physical therapy in the community; act as a resource for the field.
• Work in a physically demanding, high-stress environment.
• Possibly work irregular hours including call hours.

Skills

Patient care

Travel up to 50%

Lifting 50 pounds

Willing to travel

Communication skills

Education

APTA-approved PT program

Licensed PT in state

Job description

Physical Therapist

At Elara Caring, we believe the best place for care is where people live. We provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their homes. Wherever our patients are in their health journey, we care. As a Physical Therapist, you play a key role in delivering compassionate, high-quality care to patients and families in their preferred home setting.

Job Requirements

To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need a Physical Therapist with commitment and compassion.

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Why Join Elara Caring?

• Work autonomy and flexible schedules
• 1:1 patient care
• Supportive and collaborative environment
• Competitive compensation package
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(K) with employer match
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family and pet bereavement
• Pet insurance

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. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail].

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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