Travel Physical Therapist – Home Health with $15k Sign-On

Elara; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement for full-time

Continuing education opportunities

401(K) with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Pet insurance

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our growing home‑based care team in Springfield, IL. You will provide direct patient care, assess functional needs, and design care plans to improve outcomes in patients’ homes.

Requirements include an APTA‑approved degree, current PT license, and at least 1 year of healthcare facility experience. Travel up to 50% with a dependable vehicle is expected. This role supports Elara Caring’s mission and offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

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

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
• Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development
• 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

Job description

Elara Caring is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our growing home‑based care team in Springfield, IL. You will provide direct patient care, assess functional needs, and design care plans to improve outcomes in patients’ homes.

Requirements include an APTA‑approved degree, current PT license, and at least 1 year of healthcare facility experience. Travel up to 50% with a dependable vehicle is expected. This role supports Elara Caring’s mission and offers comprehensive benefits.