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 (PT)

Make a Meaningful Difference—Right Where Patients Call Home

At Elara Caring, we believe the best care happens where patients feel most comfortable: at home. Every day, our dedicated teams provide high-quality, compassionate care to more than 60,000 patients across the country. Wherever our patients are on their health journey, we meet them there—with expertise, empathy, and heart.

Each team member plays a vital role in fulfilling this mission. As a Physical Therapist, your work directly impacts patient independence, recovery, and quality of life. Being part of something this meaningful begins with living out your true calling—delivering exceptional care while collaborating with a team of compassionate healthcare professionals.

To continue leading the industry in home-based care, we’re seeking a committed and compassionate Physical Therapist to join our growing team. If you’re passionate about patient-centered care and ready to make a real difference, we invite you to apply today.

Why Join the Elara Caring Mission?

Supportive, collaborative work environment

Meaningful work that makes a lasting impact

Competitive compensation package

Tuition reimbursement for full-time employees

Continuing education opportunities at no cost

Career growth and advancement opportunities

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off and paid holidays

Family and pet bereavement leave

Pet insurance options

Your Role as a Physical Therapist

In this role, you will contribute to our mission by delivering high-quality physical therapy services and supporting optimal patient outcomes. Key responsibilities include:

Promoting Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission, and administrative policies to ensure consistent, high-quality care

Providing direct patient care, including functional evaluations, treatment planning, and outcome assessment

Collaborating with interdisciplinary care teams and consulting with other specialists as needed

Designing and implementing individualized plans of care based on comprehensive patient assessments

Adjusting care plans as patient needs evolve to maximize functional independence

Directing and supervising support staff to help patients achieve functional goals

Maintaining accurate, timely documentation of evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and required signatures

Acting as a clinical resource and providing leadership to promote physical therapy services within the community

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Physically demanding and fast-paced clinical environment

Full range of body motion required, including lifting, transferring, and assisting patients

Ability to work irregular hours, including on-call responsibilities if applicable

Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently

Must be able to lift 50–100 lbs

Qualifications & Requirements

Graduate of an APTA-approved Physical Therapy program

Current, unrestricted Physical Therapist license in the state of practice

Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting

Willingness and ability to travel within the assigned branch or coverage area (up to 50% travel)

Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws

Reporting Structure

This position reports to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor, or designee.

As a growing organization, we invite you to share your information with us for consideration for future career opportunities. This is an exciting chance to connect with our compassionate and dedicated team, who truly value your unique skills and experiences in delivering exceptional care to those we serve

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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.

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