Travel Physical Therapist - Home Health Impact

Elara Caring; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Tuition reimbursement for full-time

401(K) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our home health team. You’ll provide patient-centered PT services in patients’ homes, travel within the coverage area, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary group to improve outcomes.

Requirements include an APTA-approved program, current PT license, and 1 year of healthcare facility experience. Travel up to 50% and a valid vehicle are required. Excellent benefits accompany this critical role.

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 (1) year of experience in a healthcare facility.
• Able 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%.

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.

Skills

Licensed PT

Travel readiness

Direct patient care

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

APTA-approved PT program

Job description

Elara Caring is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our home health team. You’ll provide patient-centered PT services in patients’ homes, travel within the coverage area, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary group to improve outcomes.

Requirements include an APTA-approved program, current PT license, and 1 year of healthcare facility experience. Travel up to 50% and a valid vehicle are required. Excellent benefits accompany this critical role.