Travel Physical Therapist: Make a Home Care Impact

Elara Caring; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement for full-time

Continuing education opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Comprehensive insurance plans

401(K) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Pet bereavement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Elara Caring invites you to join our home-based care team as a Physical Therapist. We offer a signing bonus, competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits as you serve patients in their homes across our coverage area.

You will provide direct patient care, evaluate functional needs, design and implement care plans, document outcomes, and collaborate with other professionals. Requires APTA-approved program, active PT license, and travel 50%+.

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 possess a valid driver’s license, maintain an acceptable driving record, OR have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.
• 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

Skills

Direct patient care

Travel within area

Team collaboration

Education

APTA-approved PT program

Job description

Elara Caring invites you to join our home-based care team as a Physical Therapist. We offer a signing bonus, competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits as you serve patients in their homes across our coverage area.

You will provide direct patient care, evaluate functional needs, design and implement care plans, document outcomes, and collaborate with other professionals. Requires APTA-approved program, active PT license, and travel 50%+.