PRN PT Home Health

Elara Caring; Natchitoches (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Pet insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Fleet vehicle program

Job summary

Elara Caring in Louisiana is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to deliver home-based care. You will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, monitor progress, and adjust plans as needed, coordinating with physicians and the care team.

Requirements include a degree from an APTA-approved PT program, an active PT license for the state, at least one year of healthcare experience, and a valid driver's license or reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an 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.
• Must possess a valid driver's license or reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and work locations.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide physical therapy services in the home setting.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation.
• Supervise therapy assistants and support staff, as appropriate.

Skills

Patient assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Home health PT practice

Supervision of staff

Education

APTA approved PT program

Job description

Job Description

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

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide physical therapy services in the home setting.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation.
• Supervise therapy assistants and support staff, as appropriate.

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
• 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
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment

What's in it for you?

• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits including pet insurance
• 401(K) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) or mileage reimbursement

Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.

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.

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.