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Elara Caring
Midland, Michigan

Physical Therapist PT Home Health - $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 53m ago · Verified live

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:
Physical Therapist PT Home Health
$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS
Primary Coverage in Saginaw, Bay, Midland Counties
At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there’s no place like home, and that’s why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their health journey, we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a Physical Therapist. Being a part of something this great, starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers.
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!
Why Join the Elara Caring mission?
Work in a collaborative environment.
Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference
Competitive compensation package
Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
Opportunities for advancement
Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(K) with employer match
Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
Pet insurance
As a Physical Therapist, you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways:
Promotes Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care
Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists. Reviews patients’ functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever it seems appropriate.
Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.
Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients’ functional goals.
Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans. Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures.
Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community
Physically demanding, high stress environment
Full range of body motion including handling, lifting and transfer of patients
Potentially work irregular hours including call hours if applicable
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
Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area.
Must have a dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws.
Must be able and willing to travel 50%
Able to sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently and be able to lift 50-100 lbs.
You will report to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor or designee.
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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
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Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist provides direct patient care in home settings, evaluating functional needs and designing personalized treatment plans. They also document patient progress and provide leadership to support staff to ensure high-quality care outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an APTA-approved physical therapy program and hold a current, unrestricted PT license. A minimum of one year of experience in a healthcare facility and a valid driver's license with a dependable vehicle are required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Functional assessmentCare planningRehabilitationClinical leadershipHome health carePatient evaluationTreatment planning

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 42% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

In Michigan, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$87k (175 salary observations; 680 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (11,876 salary observations; 27,060 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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About Elara Caring

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, Texas
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus
Tuition Reimbursement for Full-Time Staff
Continuing Education Opportunities at No Cost
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(K) with Employer Match
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Family and Pet Bereavement