Travel Physical Therapist, Home Health Impact

Elara Caring; Swampscott (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 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 and holidays

Comprehensive insurance plans

Family and pet bereavement

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking a Physical Therapist in Swampscott, Massachusetts, to provide high-quality home-based care to patients in their preferred setting. The role involves direct patient care, care plan development, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The candidate will travel up to 50% within branch coverage areas, bringing expertise in evaluating functional needs and delivering evidence-based therapies.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an APTA-approved physical therapy program.
• Current, unrestricted PT license valid for the state of work.
• Minimum one year of experience in a healthcare facility.
• Able and willing to travel 50% and have a dependable vehicle.

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
• 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

Skills

Patient care

Travel readiness

Valid driver license

Lift 50-100 lbs

Education

APTA-approved PT program

Job description

Elara Caring is seeking a Physical Therapist in Swampscott, Massachusetts, to provide high-quality home-based care to patients in their preferred setting. The role involves direct patient care, care plan development, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The candidate will travel up to 50% within branch coverage areas, bringing expertise in evaluating functional needs and delivering evidence-based therapies.