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Physical Therapist - PT

Elara Caring

Palmyra, ILFull-time$98–120K/yrPosted 4mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$98–120K/yr
Location
Palmyra, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current Unrestricted PT License Valid For The State Of Work

Job overview

Elara Caring is hiring a Physical Therapist - PT. Elara Caring seeks a Physical Therapist for home visits, providing direct patient care, evaluating functional needs, designing and implementing care plans, and leading support staff while traveling up to 50% of the time and handling physically demanding tasks.

Key focus areas include Provide direct patient care and evaluate functional needs, Design and implement individualized plan of care, and Direct assistance of support staff to achieve functional goals.

Successful candidates bring Graduate Of APTA Approved Physical Therapy Program, Current Unrestricted PT License, and 1 Year Healthcare Facility Experience. Important skills include Direct Patient Care, Evaluate Functional Needs, Consult With Specialists, Adjust Care Plans, Design Plan Of Care, and Implement Plan Of Care.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Direct Patient CareEvaluate Functional NeedsConsult With SpecialistsAdjust Care PlansDesign Plan of CareImplement Plan of CareConduct Therapy PracticeDirect Support StaffDocument EvaluationsDocument Treatment GoalsDocument PlansUpdate DocumentationMaintain PrescriptionsMaintain SignaturesProvide DirectionLeadershipResourcefulnessLifting Up to 50 PoundsPushing Up to 50 PoundsPulling Up to 50 PoundsSupporting Up to 50 PoundsPositioning PatientsTransferring PatientsMoving Equipment

Qualifications

Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association Approved Physical Therapy ProgramCurrent Unrestricted PT License Valid for the State of WorkMinimum One Year of Experience in a Healthcare FacilityAble and Willing to Travel Within Branch Office Coverage AreaMust Have a Dependable Vehicle Valid Driver’s License and Current Auto InsuranceMust Be Able and Willing to Travel 50%Ability to Frequently Lift Push Pull and Support Up to 50 Pounds

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full 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:

Physical Therapist - Home visits

$15, 000 SIGN ON BONUS!!

  • New ambient listening technology helps save time on documentation, so you can focus on your patients!

  • Dedicated therapy scheduler assists in grouping visits by day and location to help save on travel time for shorter more impactful days.

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.

To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need a Physical Therapist with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today!

Why Join the Elara Caring mission?

  • Work in a collaborative environment.

  • Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference

  • Competitive compensation package

  • Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and 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

As a Physical Therapist, you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways:

  • 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

What is Required?

  • 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 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

The low end of the compensation range is $98,000 to the high end up to $120,000 annually, which can include additional earnings for work beyond quota, bonuses, on-call, or other performance-based compensation variables.

Elara Caring determines compensation based on education, job related knowledge, skills, training, and experience. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location.

You will report to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor or designee.

Equal Employment 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 [email protected].

Pay & Benefit Information : Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits

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

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