At Elara Caring we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals providing the Right Care at the Right Time in the Right Place.

Job Description:

Travel Physical Therapist PT Home Health

• Full-Time Salaried Travel Position - Michigan Coverage

• Potential assignment locations include: St. Johns East Lansing Jackson Grand Rapids Ludington Niles Kalamazoo MI

• Assignments between 13 and 52 weeks (variable based on local need)

At Elara Caring we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know theres no place like home and thats why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their health journey we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a Travel Physical Therapist. Being a part of something this great starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers.

To continue to be an industry pioneer delivering unparalleled care we need a Travel Physical Therapist with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them If so apply today!

Why Join the Elara Caring mission

• Work autonomy and flexible schedules
• 1:1 patient care
• Supportive and collaborative environment
• Competitive compensation package
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees
• 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

As a Travel Physical Therapist youll contribute to our success in the following ways:

• Ensures that all activities performed align with the vision of Elara Carings board of directors executive team and the leadership of the Home Health team.
• 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.
• Communicates effectively with other professionals and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Practices hospital and departmental policies and procedures objectives quality improvement program safety environmental and infection control standards.
• Documents evaluations treatment goals and plans. Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures.
• Enhances professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs in-service meetings and workshops. Keep up to date on professional literature.
• Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community.
• Promotes Elara Carings philosophy mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
• Maintains patient and staff privacy and confidentiality pursuant to HIPAA Privacy Final Rule.
• Performs other duties/projects as assigned.

What is Required

• Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved Physical Therapy Program
• 1 year experience as a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy Aide
• Current unrestricted licenses from the State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for all states assigned within travel region.
• Must have a dependable vehicle valid drivers licence and current auto insurance in accordance with the laws of the state.
• Full range of body motion including handling lifting and transfer of patients
• Must be able to lift up to 100lbs
• Ability and willingness to travel 100%

You will report to the Clinical Team Manager.

We value the unique skills of veterans and military spouses. We encourage applications from military veterans and their families.

Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard tosex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) race color age (40 and older) national origin religion disability genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender reassignment protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal state or local law.

Elara Caring participates in E-Verify and we will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers like Elara Caring can only use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9.

At Elara Caring pay and compensation are determined by a variety of factors including education job-related knowledge skills training and experience. Our compensation structure reflects the cost of labor across different U.S. geographic markets and may vary based on location.

This is not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities and requirements; upon request a job description can be provided.

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