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Physical Therapist PT Home Health PRN

Elara Caring·East Haven, Connecticut

Part Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 7 days ago
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About the role

As a Physical Therapist, you will provide direct patient care, evaluate functional needs, and consult with specialists to ensure optimal patient outcomes. You will also design and implement care plans and document evaluations and treatment goals.

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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. 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. 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.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an APTA approved physical therapy program and hold a current, unrestricted PT license for the state of work. A minimum of one year of experience in a healthcare facility is required, along with the ability to travel within the coverage area.

  • professional certificate
  • Compassion
  • Communication
  • Assessment
  • Documentation
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Problem Solving
  • Leadership
  • Patient Care
  • Collaboration
  • Community Promotion
  • Physical Therapy
  • Care Plans
  • Functional Goals
  • Therapy Practice
  • Support Staff Direction
  • Health Journey Support

Benefits

  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Pet Insurance
  • Continuing Education Opportunities
  • Competitive Compensation Package
  • Comprehensive Insurance Plans
  • 401(K) with Employer Match
  • Family and Pet Bereavement

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Locations
East Haven, Connecticut; Madison, Connecticut; Branford, Connecticut; Guilford, Connecticut
Posted
Jul 21, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Elara Caring

Elara Caring is one of the nation’s largest providers of home-based care, with a national footprint in the Northeast, Midwest and Southwest. The company is comprised of 26,000 caregivers serving over 60,000 patients and their families daily, in 225 locations across 17 states and...

Salary listed on 339 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size10,001+ employees
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