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Elara Caring
New Haven, Connecticut

Physical Therapist PT Home Health

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 43m 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:
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
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Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide physical therapy services within a home health 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

Patient evaluationTreatment planningHome health careInterdisciplinary collaborationSupervisionPatient assessmentRehabilitation

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 56% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

In Connecticut, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$100k (304 salary observations; 650 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (21,305 salary observations; 48,778 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 Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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Loan repayment
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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Pet insurance
401(K) with employer match
Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff
Continuing education opportunities at no cost
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Family and pet bereavement