Travel Physical Therapist — Home Health (PRN)

Elara Caring; Clarkston (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Tuition reimbursement for full-time/CE

401(K) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking a Physical Therapist for home health PRN to provide high-quality care to patients in their homes across our branch coverage area in Michigan. The role emphasizes direct patient care, assessment of functional needs, and collaboration with specialists to optimize outcomes.

The position requires APTA-approved PT education, an unrestricted license, and ability to travel up to 50% with a dependable vehicle and insurance.

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

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

Education

Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved physical therapy program

Job description

Elara Caring is seeking a Physical Therapist for home health PRN to provide high-quality care to patients in their homes across our branch coverage area in Michigan. The role emphasizes direct patient care, assessment of functional needs, and collaboration with specialists to optimize outcomes.

The position requires APTA-approved PT education, an unrestricted license, and ability to travel up to 50% with a dependable vehicle and insurance.