Physical Therapist – Home Health

Elara Capital

. Evaluate patients’ mobility, strength, balance, and functional abilities in their homes .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in evaluating and developing individualized treatment plans for patients, providing hands-on therapy, and educating patients and caregivers on mobility and safety. Strong collaboration skills with healthcare teams and commitment to accurate clinical documentation are essential.

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Physical Therapist LicensePatient EvaluationIndividualized Treatment PlansHands-On TherapyClinical Documentation

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Hard Skills

Mobility AssessmentStrength EvaluationBalance EvaluationFunctional Ability AssessmentTreatment Plan DevelopmentExercise EducationFall Prevention StrategiesPatient Safety TechniquesTherapeutic TechniquesDocumentation Skills

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationDependabilityIndependencePatient Education

Certifications & Qualifications

Physical Therapist License

Industry Keywords

American Physical Therapy AssociationHome Health TherapyPatient CareFunctional GoalsCare Team Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate patients’ mobility, strength, balance, and functional abilities in their homes
Develop individualized treatment plans based on each patient’s needs and personal goals
Provide hands-on therapy to improve movement, safety and independence
Adjust treatment plans as patients progress and their needs change
Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, equipment, fall prevention and safe mobility
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists and other members of the care team
Guide support staff in helping patients achieve their functional goals
Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
Serve as a trusted therapy resource for patients, families, colleagues and the community

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association-approved physical therapy program
Current, unrestricted Physical Therapist license in the state of practice
Dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance
Ability and willingness to travel throughout the assigned coverage area
Ability to work independently while remaining connected to a collaborative care team
Sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently, and be able to lift 50–100 lbs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus
Monday–Friday schedule (No weekends, holidays or on-call)
One-on-one patient care
Guaranteed Salary + Productivity Bonus
Pay for Overtime - your extra time is rewarded
Annual Bonus Incentives
AI-supported technology designed to significantly reduce documentation time
Medical, dental, vision + 401(k) with employer match
PTO + an additional 6 PAID Holidays
4 Day Work Week available
Career growth and continuing education opportunities