Physical Therapist, Home Health

Elara Capital

Physical Therapist role providing home health care with Elara Caring in Illinois. Help deliver quality care to patients in their preferred home setting.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeDekalb • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $95,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

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 thorough assessment
Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care
Directs 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of an 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
Able and willing to travel 50%
Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package
Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff
Continuing education opportunities 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 assessmentcare plan designtherapy practicedocumentationtreatment goal setting

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationteam collaborationresourcefulness

Certifications

PT licenseAPTA approved physical therapy program