Physical Therapist

Elara Capital

Physical Therapist providing in-home evaluations, treatment, and care planning for Elara Caring patients. Supporting patient mobility, documentation, and outcomes across the Melrose/Saugus service area.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeMelrose • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $95,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient care, including assessment, planning, and implementation of therapy plans while ensuring compliance with standards of care. Possesses strong leadership skills to guide support staff and promote physical therapy within the community.

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Physical Therapist LicensePatient Care PlanningTherapy Practice StandardsLeadership and DirectionHealthcare Facility Experience

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentFunctional Needs EvaluationCare Plan DesignDocumentation and Record KeepingTherapeutic Techniques

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

APTA-Approved Physical Therapy Program Graduate

Industry Keywords

Quality of CarePatient HandlingHigh-Stress EnvironmentIrregular HoursTravel 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 patient outcomes
Design and implement patient plans of care based on thorough assessments
Incorporate significant others’ participation in care when appropriate
Conduct therapy practice within defined standards of care
Direct support staff assistance 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 full-range body motion, patient handling, lifting, and transfers
Potentially work irregular hours, including call hours if applicable
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 (1) year of experience in a healthcare facility
Able and willing to travel within the branch/office coverage area
Dependable vehicle
Valid driver’s license and 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, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
Ability to work in a physically demanding, high-stress environment
Ability to work irregular hours, including call hours if applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

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