Home Health Physical Therapist
Elara Caring
Portland, MI
Sign-On Bonus

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 - $7,500 Sign-On Bonus!
Location: St. Johns & surrounding areas
Mon-Fri | 8 AM - 5 PM

At Elara Caring, we care where you are. We believe that the best place for care is where people feel most comfortable—at home. Whether patients are in recovery or managing a chronic condition, we are dedicated to providing top-quality care in the place they call home. Our compassionate and talented teams have the privilege of making a real difference every day for more than 60,000 patients nationwide. As a Physical Therapist, you’ll have countless ways to impact lives, offering hands-on care while also supporting our mission of delivering exceptional health services. If you have a passion for empowering patients through physical therapy, join us in our commitment to care.

Why Elara Caring?

• Work-Life Balance: Monday to Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM schedule – enjoy your evenings and weekends off!

• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a passionate, compassionate team that works together to provide top-notch care.

• Professional Growth: Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities at no cost.

• Competitive Compensation: Attractive pay with opportunities for performance-based rewards.

• Comprehensive Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(K) with employer match

  • Paid time off and paid holidays

  • Family and pet bereavement leave

  • Pet insurance

• Advancement Opportunities: Join a growing organization where you can advance in your career.

As a Physical Therapist, You’ll Make an Impact by:

• Delivering direct patient care, assessing functional needs, and creating individualized care plans.

• Consulting with specialists and adjusting therapy plans for optimal patient recovery.

• Designing and implementing customized therapy plans based on thorough assessments and ensuring patient and family involvement.

• Leading a team, guiding support staff, and promoting physical therapy in the community.

• Documenting evaluations, goals, treatment plans, and regularly updating records to ensure compliance with standards.

• Conducting therapy practice within defined standards of care and maintaining high-quality documentation.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved program.

• Current, unrestricted PT license valid for the state of work.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a healthcare facility.

• Willingness to travel within the branch/office coverage area (up to 50% travel).

• A dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws.

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds—which includes assisting patients with movement and transferring.

Elara Caring is committed to fostering an inclusive and compassionate work environment. We recognize the hard work, passion, and dedication it takes to provide exceptional care and offer competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and a comprehensive benefits package to reward your commitment.

Join us in delivering care that truly makes a difference—apply today!

Equal Employment Opportunity: We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at .

Pay & Benefit Information: Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.