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Physical Therapist (PT)

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.

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!

Your care makes all the difference.

Why Join the Elara Caring mission?

• Collaborative, supportive environment
• Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference
• Competitive compensation packages
• Tuition reimbursement (FT staff) + free CE opportunities for all employees
• Real opportunities for advancement
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• PTO, paid holidays, family & pet bereavement
• Pet insurance
• Be part of a mission-driven organization that CARES

Territory Covered

You'll serve patients across the following Iowa communities:

Chariton Albia Knoxville Corydon Osceola Oskaloosa

Make an impact across a meaningful, community-focused region!

How You'll Contribute

• 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 APTA-accredited Physical Therapy program
• Current, unrestricted PT license in the state of practice
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting
• Able and willing to travel throughout the 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%
• Able to sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently and be able to lift 50-100 lbs.

Who You Report To

Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor, or designated leader.

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.