Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description:

At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know theres no place like home, and thats why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting.

As a Physical Therapist, youll contribute to our success in the following ways:

• Promotes Elara Carings 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.
• Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever 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, and maintains prescriptions and signatures.
• Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community.
• Requires full range of body motion including handling, lifting, and transfer of patients.
• May work irregular or on-call hours as 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.
• Must have a dependable vehicle, valid drivers license, and current auto insurance per state laws.
• Able and willing to travel within branch coverage area (up to 50%).
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds.