Physical Therapist

Elara Caring • Full-time • Shelton, Connecticut, United States • $95,000 - $115,000 / year • 4d ago

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

At Elara Caring, we believe the best care happens where people feel most comfortable — at home. Every day, our teams deliver high-quality, compassionate care to more than 60,000 patients across the country. Wherever our patients are on their health journey, we meet them there.

As a Physical Therapist, you’ll play a vital role in advancing our mission by helping patients regain independence, improve mobility, and enhance quality of life — all while working in a supportive, collaborative environment where your work truly matters.

If you’re driven by compassion, clinical excellence, and the desire to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to join our team.

What Makes Us Different:

Great culture
Guaranteed annual salary
Tuition reimbursement for full-time employees and no-cost continuing education for all staff
Opportunities for career growth and advancement
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Generous paid time off and paid holidays
Pet bereavement and pet insurance

What You’ll Do:

Promote and support Elara Caring’s mission, philosophy, and policies to ensure the highest quality of patient care
Provide direct patient care, including evaluating functional needs and outcomes
Develop, implement, and adjust individualized plans of care based on thorough assessments and patient progress
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and consult with other specialists as needed
Direct and support therapy assistants and other staff in achieving patient goals
Maintain accurate, timely documentation including evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and required signatures
Serve as a clinical resource and advocate for physical therapy within the community

What You'll Bring:

Graduate of an APTA-approved Physical Therapy program
Current, unrestricted Physical Therapist license in the state of practice
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting
Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% within the assigned coverage area
Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in compliance with state laws

The base salary for this position is $95,000 to $115,000 annually, based on the company’s good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual pay will be determined based on factors such as education, experience, skills, and internal equity.

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 recruiting@elara.com.

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 https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits

EVerify: Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.