Physical Therapist PT PRN

Elara Caring; Enid (OK); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with match

PTO & holidays

Pet insurance

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide direct patient care in home-based or facility settings. The role requires evaluating functional needs, designing care plans, and coordinating with the care team to achieve patient goals.

The ideal candidate will hold an APTA-approved PT degree, possess a current license for the state, and be willing to travel up to 50% while lifting up to 50 pounds as needed. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an APTA-approved physical therapy program.
• Current, unrestricted PT license valid for the state of work.
• Minimum one year of healthcare facility experience; willing to travel within branch area.
• Dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance as required by state law.
• Must be able and willing to travel 50% time.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and assist up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Promotes Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission and policies to ensure quality of care.
• Provides direct patient care, evaluates needs and outcomes, consults with specialists.
• Reviews functional needs and adjusts care plans for optimal outcomes.
• Designs and implements a care plan based on thorough assessment and family involvement.
• Delivers therapy within defined standards of care and guides staff.
• Documents evaluations, goals, plans and maintains records and prescriptions.

Skills

One year healthcare facility

Willing to travel 50%

Lift up to 50 lbs

Driver’s license & auto insurance

APTA-approved PT program

Education

APTA-approved PT program

Job description

Job Description: 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?

• Work in a collaborative environment.
• Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference
• 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 facilityAble and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area.
• Must have a dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws.
• 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

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

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

EVerify: Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.

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.