Physical Therapist

Elara Capital

Physical Therapist delivering home care services to patients during their health journey. Responsible for direct patient care and working within a collaborative healthcare team in Louisiana.

Posted 6/10/2026part-timePlaquemine • Louisiana • 🇺🇸 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

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 practicedocumentationtreatment goal settingliftingtransferring patientsmoving equipment

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationteam collaborationresourcefulness

Certifications

PT licenseAPTA approved physical therapy program