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Elara Caring
Mishawaka, Indiana

Physical Therapist PRN

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 are required.

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningHome health carePatient monitoringInterdisciplinary collaborationSupervision of therapy assistantsPatient transferEquipment handling

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 40% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 39 employers

28
<$115k
4
$115k-135k
12
$135k-155k
6
$155k-175k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks44 jobs · 39 employers

401k / retirement match
84% this job
CME allowance
80% this job
Sign-on bonus
66%
Loan repayment
27%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Aizer Health · Monroe, New York

starting at $80/hour
#2

Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health | $150,000 Annual Salary (Redding)

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$150k-$160k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist

$70-$75/hr
#4

Physical Therapist (PT) Acute Care TempForce

$75/hr
+ 48 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 22,195 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Mishawaka

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$228k
Typical market rent
$1,234/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.9
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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