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Home Health Physical Therapist PRN

Elara Caring · Quincy, IL · $60.00–$70.00 an hour · Part time

Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a patient who wasn't motivated to do their exercises. How did you help them?

What they are checking: Whether they can engage patients and families in the plan of care at home.

How do you work with nurses, PTAs and other disciplines on a home health case?

What they are checking: Whether they coordinate care across a team they don't see every day.

Tell me about a time a family disagreed with your recommendations. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can communicate with families respectfully while advocating for patient safety.

What makes you want to work in home health rather than outpatient or hospital care?

What they are checking: Whether they are drawn to the independence and setting of home care, not only the sign-on bonus.

What would you do

You arrive at a home and see loose rugs, poor lighting and no grab bars. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they assess fall risk and make practical home safety recommendations.

A patient's vital signs are concerning during your visit. What steps do you take?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize red flags and escalate to the nurse and physician quickly.

How do you plan your routes and schedule across a large area like the one around Bloomington or Quincy?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage a mobile caseload and drive time efficiently.

About the work

Walk me through a start-of-care visit for an older adult just home from the hospital after a hip replacement.

What they are checking: Whether they can assess, plan and start safe treatment alone in a patient's home.

How is treating patients at home different from treating them in a clinic or hospital?

What they are checking: Whether they understand limited equipment, home safety and working without on-site support.

How do you keep up with documentation, including OASIS items, when you have several visits a day?

What they are checking: Whether they can document accurately and on time, which affects care and reimbursement.

How do you supervise a physical therapist assistant you don't see in person most days?

What they are checking: Whether they understand supervision rules and how to keep care quality consistent.

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The full job description

As published by Elara Caring.

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: Physical Therapist - 1 on 1 Home Visits Per Diem / PRN | Flexible schedule Quincy Territory At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there’s no place like home, and that’s why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their health journey, we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a Physical Therapist. Why Join the Elara Caring mission? • New ambient listening technology helps save time on documentation, so you can focus on your patients! • Dedicated therapy scheduler assists in grouping visits by day and location to help save on travel time for shorter more impactful days. • See patient improvement in real time with one-on-one visits • Work in a collaborative environment. • Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference • Competitive compensation package • Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost • Opportunities for advancement • Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits • 401(K) with employer match • Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement • Pet insurance As a Physical Therapist, you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways: • Promotes Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care • Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists. Reviews patients’ functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes. • Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever it seems appropriate. • Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care. • Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients’ functional goals. • Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans. Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures. • Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community • Physically demanding, high stress environment • Full range of body motion including handling, lifting and transfer of patients • Potentially work irregular hours including call hours if applicable 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 • Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area. • Must have a dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws. • Must be able and willing to travel 50% • Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment The base salary for this position is $60.00 to $70.00 per point, based on the company’s good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual pay will be determined based on factors such as education, experience, skills, and internal equity. 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. You will report to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor or designee. 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 EVerify : Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.

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