Physical Therapist, PT

• 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 patient outcomes
• Design and implement patient plans of care based on thorough assessments
• Incorporate participation by significant others when appropriate
• Conduct therapy practice within defined standards of care
• Direct support staff assistance 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
• Potentially work irregular hours, including call hours if applicable
• Report to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor, or designee

• 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
• Current auto insurance in accordance with state laws
• 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

Demonstrates expertise in patient care, including assessment, planning, and implementation of therapy plans while ensuring compliance with standards of care. Provides leadership and direction to support staff and promotes physical therapy within the community.

• Current PT License
• Patient Care Planning
• Documentation Management
• Leadership Skills
• Healthcare Experience

• Patient Assessment
• Functional Needs Evaluation
• Therapy Plan Design
• Documentation of Treatment Goals
• Physical Therapy Techniques

• Communication Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Adaptability
• Dependability

• APTA Approved Physical Therapy Program Graduate

• Quality of Care
• Healthcare Facility Experience
• Patient Outcomes
• Physical Therapy Standards
• Travel Requirements