Physical Therapist, Home Health

Elara Capital

Physical Therapist providing high-quality home care at Elara Caring. Collaborating with a team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeFlushing • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

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. 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%
Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package
Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
Opportunities for advancement
Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(K) with employer match
Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
Pet insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

patient carefunctional needs assessmentcare plan designtherapy practice standardsdocumentationliftingtransferring patientssupporting patientsphysical therapy techniquesevaluating treatment outcomes

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationteam collaborationresourcefulnessadaptabilityproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsstress managementcommunity engagement

Certifications

PT licenseAPTA approved program graduation