Travel Physical Therapist PT Home Health

Elara Caring; Lafayette (LA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home care organization seeks a Travel Physical Therapist to provide high-quality patient care across multiple states, ensuring independence and quality of life. This full-time position offers autonomy, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth, making a meaningful impact in patients' lives.

Benefits

Work autonomy

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Pet insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience as a Physical Therapist.
• Current, unrestricted licenses from State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Ability to travel 100%.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care and collaborate with teams.
• Design individualized plans of care.
• Maintain compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Patient care

Collaboration

Therapy design

Communication

Education

Graduate of an APTA approved Physical Therapy Program

Job description

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

Job Description:

Travel Physical Therapist

Full-Time | Travel Position

Join Elara Caring and make a difference every day—wherever you go.

This is a full-time Travel Physical Therapist position with flexibility to serve patients across any of the 18 states within Elara Caring’s service area: AR, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MA, MI, MO, NJ, NY, OH, OK, RI, TN, and TX.

At Elara Caring, we believe the best place for care is where patients live. Our teams provide high-quality, compassionate care to more than 60,000 patients every day in the comfort of their homes. As a Travel Physical Therapist, you’ll bring that same level of care across our service areas, helping patients regain independence and quality of life—all while exploring new communities and advancing your career.

Every member of our team plays a vital role in our mission. Your work will directly impact lives while giving you the autonomy and flexibility you deserve. If you’re ready to join a leading organization that’s redefining home-based care, we invite you to apply today.

Why Join the Elara Caring Mission

• Work autonomy and flexible scheduling
• 1:1 patient care with meaningful outcomes
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Competitive compensation package
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and family/pet bereavement leave
• Pet insurance

What You’ll Do

• Deliver direct patient care, evaluate functional needs and outcomes, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient recovery.
• Design and implement individualized plans of care, incorporating patient and family participation where appropriate.
• Conduct therapy within established clinical standards and ensure documentation, prescriptions, and signatures remain current.
• Provide leadership and guidance to support staff to help patients achieve their goals.
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure coordinated and high-quality care.
• Maintain compliance with all safety, quality improvement, and infection control standards.
• Participate in professional development, workshops, and ongoing education to enhance your clinical expertise.
• Promote Elara Caring’s mission and values in every interaction.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

What You Bring

• Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved Physical Therapy Program
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy Aide
• Current, unrestricted license(s) from the State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for all states within assigned travel region
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance compliant with state laws
• Full range of body motion, including the ability to handle, lift, and transfer patients
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs
• Willingness and ability to travel 100%

Reporting To

Clinical Team Manager

Elara Caring determines compensation based on education, experience, and job-related skills. Pay may vary by location to reflect local market conditions.

We value the unique skills of veterans and military spouses. We encourage applications from military veterans and their families.

Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard tosex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age (40 and older), national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.

Elara Caring participates in E-Verify and we will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers like Elara Caring can only use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9.

At Elara Caring, pay and compensation are determined by a variety of factors, including education, job-related knowledge, skills, training, and experience. Our compensation structure reflects the cost of labor across different U.S. geographic markets, and may vary based on location.

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