Physical Therapist- Sign on Bonus

Elara Caring • Full-time • DeKalb, Illinois, United States • $90,000 - $100,000 / year • 1w 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:

$10,000 SIGN‑ON BONUS — PHYSICAL THERAPIST (PT)

Serve Patients in Dekalb & Olga Counties | Join an Extraordinary Home Health Team!

Delivering the right care, at the right time, in the right place is more than a mission at Elara Caring—it’s the heartbeat of everything we do. And it all starts with exceptional people. If you’re a compassionate, motivated, and skilled Physical Therapist ready to make a meaningful impact, we want you on our team.

Join us and help transform the patient experience—one visit, one day, one life at a time.

Why You’ll Love Being a PT at Elara Caring

✨ $10,000 Sign‑On Bonus
✨ Supportive, team‑oriented culture
✨ Incredibly rewarding work—care for patients in the comfort of their homes
✨ Competitive compensation with potential for additional earnings
✨ Comprehensive onboarding + dedicated mentorship
✨ Career advancement pathways and internal growth opportunities
✨ Full benefits for full‑time staff, including:

Medical, dental, vision
401(k)
Paid Time Off
✨ Autonomy, flexibility, and meaningful patient relationships

What You Bring

We’re looking for a PT who is:
✔ Licensed in the state (active PT license)
✔ CPR‑certified (AHA or American Red Cross)
✔ Experienced—1 year in a healthcare setting
✔ Physically able to meet job demands
✔ A strong communicator
✔ Reliable with dependable transportation
✔ Dedicated to high‑quality patient care
✔ Positive, motivated, and mission‑driven

Compensation Range

Annual earnings $90,000–$100,000+, with opportunities to exceed quota through:

Performance‑based bonuses
On‑call compensation
Additional visit earnings

Salary is determined by experience, education, skills, and regional cost‑of‑labor considerations.

Service Areas:

Dekalb County
Olga County

Ready to Make an Impact?

Join a team where passion meets purpose.
Apply with Elara Caring today and start changing lives—starting with your own.

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

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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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