Physical Therapist

Elara Capital

Physical Therapist providing direct home health care, functional assessments, and individualized treatment plans across Michigan communities. Supporting patients’ mobility and outcomes in their preferred home setting.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeCharlotte • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient care, including designing and implementing care plans, evaluating functional needs, and collaborating with healthcare specialists. Holds a valid physical therapist license and possesses the ability to work in high-stress environments while providing leadership and direction to support staff.

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Licensed Physical TherapistPatient Care PlanningFunctional Needs AssessmentLeadership and DirectionTherapy Practice Standards

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Hard Skills

Patient CareFunctional Needs EvaluationCare Plan DesignDocumentation and Record KeepingPatient HandlingTherapy TechniquesEquipment MovementTherapeutic InterventionsAssessment SkillsGoal Setting

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam LeadershipCollaborationDependabilityAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

Physical Therapist LicenseAPTA-Approved Program Graduate

Industry Keywords

Healthcare Facility ExperiencePatient TransfersHigh-Stress EnvironmentCommunity Resource PromotionTravel Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 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 to achieve patients’ functional goals
Document evaluations, treatment goals, and plans
Update documentation and maintain prescriptions and signatures
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 involving patient handling, lifting, and transfers
Report to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor, or designee

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)-approved physical therapy program
Current, unrestricted physical therapist license valid for the state of work
Minimum one year of experience in a healthcare facility preferred
Able and willing to travel within the 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
Ability to position or transfer patients and move equipment
Ability to work irregular hours, including call hours if applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

$10,000 sign-on bonus
Competitive compensation package
Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff
Continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
Opportunities for advancement
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
401(K) with employer match
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Family bereavement leave
Pet bereavement leave
Pet insurance