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.

Job Description:

Physical Therapist (PT), Home Health $5,000 Sign-On Bonus | * $105,000–$115,000 Annually Salaried Position | Flexible Scheduling | No On-Call Rotation AI-Assisted Documentation | One-on-One Patient Care Serving East Haven, Branford, Guilford, Madison, and surrounding communities Now hiring. Help patients regain independence while building a career with flexibility, purpose, and clinical support. Elara Caring is hiring a Physical Therapist to provide personalized care along the Connecticut Shoreline and into parts of New Haven.

Help patients rebuild strength, improve mobility, and feel safer in their own homes. You’ll have the autonomy to organize your patient visits and the support of a collaborative clinical team.

• $5,000 sign-on bonus.
• $105,000–$115,000 annual salary, based on qualifications.
• Flexible scheduling to organize your patient visits.
• No on-call rotation.
• AI-assisted documentation to support your charting workflow.
• Meaningful, one-on-one patient care.
• A supportive team of nurses, therapists, and clinical leaders.
• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance options.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and family and pet bereavement leave.
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible full‑time employees.
• Continuing education opportunities at no cost.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.

• Evaluate patients’ mobility, strength, balance, safety, and functional needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with practical, patient-centered goals.
• Provide skilled physical therapy in patients’ homes.
• Help patients move safely and perform everyday activities with greater independence.
• Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, safe mobility, and techniques to support recovery.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, caregivers, and other therapy professionals.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.

• Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association-approved physical therapy program
• Current and unrestricted Connecticut Physical Therapist license
• Strong communication, organization, and patient-care skills
• Ability to work independently in a home‑based environment
• Willingness to travel throughout the assigned territory
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, maintain an acceptable driving record, OR have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment

Your next visit could help someone walk more confidently, navigate their home safely, or return to an activity they love.

* The base salary estimate for this position is $105,000–$115,000 annually, based on the company’s good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual pay will be determined by education, experience, skills, and internal equity. Benefit eligibility varies by position and employment status.

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