Home Health Physical Therapist
Elara Caring
Festus, MO

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:

Physical Therapist (Full-Time)

Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

At Elara Caring, we believe the best care happens where patients feel most comfortable—at home. Every day, our clinicians deliver compassionate, high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients nationwide, supporting them wherever they are on their health journey.

As a full-time Physical Therapist, you’ll enjoy a consistent weekday schedule while making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. You’ll be supported by a collaborative team and a mission-driven organization that values clinical excellence, autonomy, and work-life balance.

To continue leading the way in home-based care, we’re seeking a Physical Therapist who is compassionate, motivated, and committed to patient-centered outcomes.

Why Join Elara Caring?

• Full-time, weekday schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

• Collaborative and supportive clinical team

• Competitive compensation package

• Tuition reimbursement for full-time employees

• Continuing education opportunities at no cost

• Career growth and advancement opportunities

• Comprehensive benefits, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) with employer match

  • Paid time off and paid holidays

  • Family and pet bereavement leave

  • Pet insurance

What You’ll Do

• Promote Elara Caring’s mission, values, and administrative policies to ensure high-quality patient care

• Provide direct patient care, evaluate functional needs and outcomes, and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members

• Design and implement individualized Plans of Care based on thorough patient assessments

• Review and adjust care plans to optimize patient progress and outcomes

• Practice within defined clinical standards and regulatory guidelines

• Direct and support clinical staff to help patients achieve functional goals

• Document evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and physician orders accurately and timely

• Serve as a clinical resource and advocate for physical therapy within the community

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently

• Ability to lift and transfer 50–100 pounds

• Willingness to travel within the assigned coverage area (up to 50%)

• Home-based, physically active work environment

• May include occasional irregular hours or call coverage, as applicable

What We’re Looking For

• Graduate of an APTA-approved Physical Therapy program

• Current, unrestricted PT license in the state of practice

• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting

• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance

• Ability and willingness to travel within the branch coverage area

You will report to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor, or designee and be supported by experienced leadership every step of the way.

👉 Apply today and build a rewarding full-time career with Elara Caring—where your work truly makes a difference.

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 to sex (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.

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