Elara Caring·Huntley, Illinois
Provide direct patient care by evaluating functional needs and implementing customized plans of care in home settings. Document treatment goals and collaborate with other specialists to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
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.
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!
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
You will report to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor or designee.
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Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits [https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits]
Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.
Must be a graduate of an APTA-approved program with a valid, unrestricted PT license and at least one year of healthcare facility experience. Requires a dependable vehicle, valid driver's license, and the ability to lift 50-100 lbs.
Market context
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