About the Role
Elara Caring is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to provide high-quality care in patients' homes. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the growing home care industry and contribute to our mission of delivering the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.
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.
Requirements
- 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 throughout the southern portion of the Round Rock service area, primarily south of the river, including areas surrounding South Austin, Dripping Springs, Buda, Kyle, and Elgin.
- Scheduling support helps coordinate patient visits to minimize unnecessary drive time when possible.
- Additional compensation is available for extended travel within the territory.
- 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.
- You will report to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor or designee.
Location
- Round Rock service area
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Minimum one (1) year of experience in a healthcare facility
Education Level
- Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved physical therapy program
Salary/Compensations
- $100,000 to $120,000 annually
- Eligible for productivity bonus opportunities
Benefits
- $5,000 Sign-on Bonus
- Work in a collaborative environment.
- Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff.
- Continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost.
- Opportunities for advancement.
- Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(K) with employer match.
- Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement.
- Pet insurance.
About the Company
- At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live.
- We know there’s no place like home, and that’s why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting.
- Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their health journey, we care.
- Each team member has a part to play in this mission.
- To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need a Physical Therapist with commitment and compassion.
Equal Opportunity
- We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements.
- Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
- If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruiting@elara.com.
