Home Health Physical Therapist
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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 careers.elara.com
EVerify: Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide physical therapy services within a home setting. They are also responsible for monitoring patient progress, collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
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 reliable transportation are required.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Michigan, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (228 salary observations; 1,651 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,898 salary observations; 60,349 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapy | ranked against 21,894 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Michigan vs national | $89k median in Michigan | $94k nationally (−6%)228 state / 11,898 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Michigan index 96.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Michigan | 619 active | 21,506 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 44% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Michigan Physical Therapist listings: 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 18% offer loan repayment639 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,820 in the last 30 days | 4,435 the 30 days before (+76%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Home Health Physical Therapist at Elara Caring a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,894 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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