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Physical Therapist

Elara Caring·Danbury, Connecticut

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 14 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 other specialists. You will design and implement care plans based on thorough assessments and lead support staff to achieve patient goals.

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: *Signing Bonus Available*

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%
  • Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. 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 recruiting@elara.com.

Pay & Benefit Information

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]

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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
  • Team Collaboration
  • Problem Solving
  • Health Education
  • Leadership
  • Patient Care
  • Physical Therapy
  • Community Outreach
  • Care Plans
  • Therapy Techniques
  • Support Staff Management
  • Functional Needs Evaluation

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Locations
Danbury, Connecticut; Middlebury, Connecticut
Posted
Jul 14, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

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 278 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size10,001+ employees
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