Home Health Physical Therapist

Elara Capital

. Promote Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement, and administrative policies to ensure quality of care .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeJacksonville • Illinois • United StatesJunior💰 $98,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient care planning and implementation, ensuring optimal outcomes through thorough assessments and collaboration with healthcare specialists. Possesses strong leadership skills to direct support staff and promote physical therapy practices within the community.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Current PT LicensePatient Care PlanningFunctional Needs AssessmentLeadership in HealthcareDocumentation of Treatment Plans

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Hard Skills

Patient CareFunctional Needs EvaluationTherapy Practice StandardsCare Plan DesignDocumentation ManagementPhysical Therapy TechniquesPatient Transfer TechniquesTherapeutic InterventionsAssessment SkillsGoal Setting

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam LeadershipDependabilityAdaptabilityCommunity Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

APTA Approved Physical Therapy Program GraduateValid Driver's LicenseCurrent Auto Insurance

Industry Keywords

Healthcare Facility ExperiencePatient Functional GoalsHigh-Stress EnvironmentTravel RequirementsPhysical Therapy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Promote Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement, and administrative policies to ensure quality of care
Provide direct patient care, evaluate functional needs and outcomes, and consult with other specialists
Review patients’ functional needs and adjust care plans to ensure optimal outcomes
Design and implement patient care plans based on thorough assessments
Incorporate participation by significant others when appropriate
Conduct therapy practice within defined standards of care
Direct support staff to achieve patients’ functional goals
Document evaluations, treatment goals, plans, prescriptions, and signatures
Regularly update and maintain documentation
Provide direction and leadership to staff
Act as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community
Work in a physically demanding, high-stress environment, including handling, lifting, and transferring patients
Potentially work irregular hours, including call hours if applicable
Report to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor, or designee

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

$15,000 sign-on bonus
Competitive compensation package
Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff
Continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
Opportunities for advancement
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
401(K) with employer match
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Family and pet bereavement leave
Pet insurance