Physical Therapist / Therapy (PT) - Home Health Care

Job Description\n Elara Caring is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist for a job in Bethel, Connecticut.Physical Therapist\n Discipline: Therapy\n Duration: Ongoing\n Employment Type: Staff\n \n \n At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.\Physical Therapist PT Home Health | Danbury Territory\n Sign-On Bonus Available\n \n Make a meaningful difference while providing personalized, one-on-one care.\n \n Elara Caring is seeking a Physical Therapist to serve patients throughout the Danbury, Connecticut territory. In this field-based role, you will help patients regain strength, mobility, and independence in the place they feel most comfortable: home.\n \n Sign-on bonus available\n One-on-one patient care\n Independence in the field\n Supportive and collaborative clinical team\n Competitive compensation\n Medical, dental, and vision insurance\n 401(k) with company match\n Paid time off and paid holidays\n Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees\n Free continuing education opportunities\n Career development and advancement opportunities\n Family and pet bereavement benefits\n Pet insurance\n What You’ll Do\n \n Evaluate patients’ mobility, strength, safety, and functional needs\n Develop and implement individualized treatment plans\n Help patients improve mobility and safely perform daily activities\n Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, equipment, and safety techniques\n Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed\n Communicate changes in condition to physicians and members of the care team\n Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation\n Collaborate with nurses, physicians, therapy professionals, and other team members\n Support patients in reaching their highest possible level of independence\n What You’ll Bring\n \n Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association-approved physical therapy program\n Active and unrestricted Connecticut Physical Therapist license\n At least one year of experience in a healthcare setting\n Strong communication, organization, and patient-care skills\n Ability to work independently in a home-based environment\n Willingness to travel throughout the assigned Danbury territory\n Must have a dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws.\n Must be able and willing to travel 50%\n Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment\n \n \n Home health experience is valuable, but candidates with transferable clinical experience are encouraged to apply.Make an Impact Where It Matters Most\n \n At Elara Caring, you can build meaningful patient relationships while helping people remain safe and independent at home. If you are ready for a rewarding Physical Therapist opportunity in the Danbury area, we would love to speak with you.\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 . \Physical Therapist PT Home HealthAbout Elara Caring\n \n Elara Caring is one of the nation’s leading providers of home-based care with a growing footprint of 26,000 caregivers and 60,000 patients in 18 states. Whether you are new to home-based care or a seasoned in-home care professional, Elara Caring will meet you where you are and develop a unique learning plan that recognizes your experience and invests in your clinical professional journey. From our preceptor program to certification prep courses, quality assessments or management training, we care about you and your success.\