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Elara Caring
Genoa, Illinois

Physical Therapist PT Home Health PRN

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$75/point/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 2mo ago

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

Coverage areas: Genoa, Sycamore and surrounding areas

Delivering the right care, at the right time, in the right place is the mission that drives Elara Caring, and that starts with the right people. We have extraordinary employees with a passion and enthusiasm to exceed the expectations of each patient we serve, each visit, every day—and that could include you.

Elara Caring is looking for a passionate Physical Therapist PT to join our elite team of healthcare professionals and make a difference, one patient at a time.

As a growing organization, we invite you to share your information with us for consideration for future career opportunities. This is an exciting chance to connect with our compassionate and dedicated team, who truly value your unique skills and experiences in delivering exceptional care to those we serve.

Why Join the Elara Caring Mission?

  • Supportive, collaborative environment
  • Unique, rewarding opportunity caring for patients in their homes
  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive onboarding and mentorship

Opportunities for Advancement and Growth

Medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K and paid-time off for full-time staff.

What Is Required?

  • Current PT license as required by state
  • CPR certification with American Heart Association or America Red Cross
  • 1 year of experience in a health care facility
  • Ability to meet physical demands of the job
  • Positive attitude
  • Dedication to quality patient care
  • Strong communication skills

Reliable Transportation to Perform Job Duties

The compensation is $75.00 per point, which can include additional earnings for work beyond quota, bonuses, on-call, or other performance-based compensation variables.

Elara Caring determines compensation based on education, job related knowledge, skills, training, and experience. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location.

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  • This is not a comprehensive list of all job duties; a full job description will be provided.

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

Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age (40 and older), national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.

Elara Caring participates in E-Verify and we will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers like Elara Caring can only use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9.

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.

This is not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities and requirements; upon request, a job description can be provided.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by reaching out to recruiting@elara.com.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will provide high-quality, compassionate care to patients in their homes within the Genoa and Sycamore areas. They are responsible for delivering professional therapy services that meet the specific needs of each patient while maintaining the company's standards of care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current state-issued Physical Therapist license and a valid CPR certification. A minimum of one year of experience in a healthcare facility and reliable transportation are required to perform the job duties.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Physical therapyHome health careClinical documentationRehabilitationPatient assessmentCare planning

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 47 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 51% have no call, 51% require no weekends.

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).

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

47 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution28 jobs · 23 employers

3
<$110k
5
$110k-125k
11
$125k-140k
5
$140k-155k
4
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
77% this job
CME allowance
47%
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
17%
PSLF eligible
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Concierge Home Care · Tallahassee, Florida

$70-$75/hr
#2

Physical Therapist (PT) Acute Care TempForceContract

VUMC · Nashville, Tennessee

$75/hr
#3

Travel Physical Therapist

$75/hr
#4

Physical Therapist (PT)

$70-$75/hr
+ 45 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Genoa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$309k
Median resident rent
$940/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (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

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

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401K
Paid-time off for full-time staff
Comprehensive onboarding and mentorship
Opportunities for advancement and growth