Physical Therapist

Job Description:

At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. As a Physical Therapist, youll provide high-quality care in the home setting, working collaboratively with a team of healthcare professionals.

• 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 based on thorough assessment, incorporating participation by significant others whenever appropriate.
• Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.
• Directs support staff to achieve patients functional goals.
• Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans, maintaining 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, requiring full range of body motion including handling, lifting and transferring patients.

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 within branch/office coverage area (approximately 50%).
• Must have a dependable vehicle, valid drivers license, and current auto insurance.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds.