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Elara Caring
Dexter, Missouri

PRN Home Health Physical Therapist

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 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 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 planningPatient monitoringInterdisciplinary collaborationSupervisionHome health care

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 28% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

In Missouri, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (240 salary observations; 1,009 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,227 salary observations; 58,316 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Missouri?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $116k (middle half $114k–$152k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Missouri vs national$89k median in Missouri$94k nationally (−5%)240 state / 15,227 national salary observations
Cost of livingMissouri index 90.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Missouri437 active21,948 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 28% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

32 jobs · 23 employers
14
<$100k
13
$100k-120k
0
$120k-140k
5
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs · 23 employers
401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
76% this job
Sign-on bonus
52%
Loan repayment
38%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

School Physical Therapist (PT)

Strides Therapy and Educational Services · Baltimore, Maryland

$70-$73/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist - Hayward

CVHCare · Hayward, California

$150k
#3

Travel Physical Therapist

$70/hr
#4

Physical Therapist (PT) – Travel Contract + Lodging

$70+/visit
+ 33 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 21,948 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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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 including 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
Fleet vehicle program or mileage reimbursement

Living in Dexter

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$182k
Median resident rent
$765/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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