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Elara Caring
Tinley Park, Illinois

Home Health Physical Therapist PRN

Physical TherapistPer Diem

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Job Description

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

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

  • As a Physical Therapist, you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways:
  • Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Provide physical therapy services in the home setting.
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed.
  • Collaborate with physicians, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary care team.
  • Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation.
  • Supervise therapy assistants and support staff, as appropriate.

What is Required?

  • Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved physical therapy program
  • Current, unrestricted PT license valid for the state of work
  • Minimum one (1) year of experience in a healthcare facility

Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain an acceptable driving record, OR have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.

Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment

What's in it for you?

  • Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits including pet insurance
  • 401(K) with employer match
  • Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
  • Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
  • Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) or mileage reimbursement.

* Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.

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.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate patients to develop individualized treatment plans and provide physical therapy services within a home health setting. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team and maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation.

Requirements

Requires a degree from an APTA-approved physical therapy program and a current, unrestricted state PT license. Candidates must have at least one year of healthcare experience and reliable transportation for travel between patient homes.

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningPatient monitoringInterdisciplinary collaborationSupervisionHome health care

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
48%
Loan repayment
19%
PSLF eligible
7%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Tinley Park

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$352k
Typical market rent
$2,331/mo
Residents’ average commute
34 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Elara Caring

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5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Pet Insurance
401(K) with Employer Match
Tuition Reimbursement (Full-Time)
Continuing Education (No Cost)
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Family and Pet Bereavement