Physical Therapist

Elara Caring • Shelton, CT • 7h ago

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

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. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a Physical Therapist. Being a part of something this great, starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers.

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%

Able to sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently and be able to lift 50-100 lbs.

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

We value the unique skills of veterans and military spouses. We encourage applications from military veterans and their families.

Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any @type without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age (40 and older), national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.

Elara Caring participates in E-Verify and we will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers like Elara Caring can only use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9.

At Elara Caring, pay and compensation are determined by a variety of factors, including education, job-related knowledge, skills, training, and experience. Our compensation structure reflects the cost of labor across different U.S. geographic markets, and may vary based on location.

This is not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities and requirements; upon request, a job description can be provided.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by reaching out to recruiting@elara.com.

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