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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 the company's 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 branch/office service area including a 50-mile radius from the La Grange branch location.
• Scheduling support helps coordinate patient visits to minimize unnecessary drive time whenever 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.
• Will report to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor or designee.

Skills

• Physical therapy
• Patient care
• Functional needs assessment
• Care plan design and implementation
• Documentation
• Leadership
• Community resource promotion
• Travel

Location

• La Grange branch service area

Work Type

• Full-time
• Travel

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

• Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience.

Benefits

• 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.
• Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.

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.