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Physical Therapist PT Home Health -$10,000 Sign On + Fleet Car

Elara Caring · Winnebago, IL · Full time

Posted Aug 5, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you helped prevent a patient's return to the hospital.

What they are checking: Whether they see therapy as part of a team effort to keep patients safely at home.

How do you keep documentation timely when you have a full caseload and long drives?

What they are checking: Whether they have habits that keep notes current, since late notes create compliance risk.

Tell me about a patient who wasn't progressing. What did you change?

What they are checking: Whether they reassess honestly and adjust treatment rather than repeating the same plan.

What would you do

This role covers Winnebago with a fleet car. How would you plan a week in a large territory?

What they are checking: Whether they organize visits by area and manage drive time to stay productive.

You find a patient at serious fall risk who lives alone and refuses to use a walker. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they respect autonomy while educating, documenting and involving the team about the risk.

How do you coordinate with the nurse and occupational therapist on a shared patient?

What they are checking: Whether they work as part of an interdisciplinary team instead of running a separate plan.

About the work

Walk me through a home health physical therapy evaluation from start to finish.

What they are checking: Whether they assess function, safety and home layout and set measurable, realistic goals.

How do you complete the therapy portions of OASIS accurately?

What they are checking: Whether they understand OASIS scoring for function affects payment and quality measures.

How do you supervise PTAs who see your patients between your visits?

What they are checking: Whether they know supervision rules and keep the plan of care consistent across the team.

How do you decide when a patient is ready for discharge from home health therapy?

What they are checking: Whether they base discharge on goals and skilled need, not on visit counts or pressure.

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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: $10,000 Sign on Bonus & fleet car for the Winnebago 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. Being a part of something this great, starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers. 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! Why Join the Elara Caring mission? • 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 You will report to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor or designee. The low end of the compensation range is $78,000 to the high end up to $110,000 annually, which can include additional earnings for work beyond quota, bonuses, on-call, or other performance-based compensation variables. #LI-SD1 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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