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Physical Therapist PT Home Health

Elara Caring · Springfield, IL · Full time

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

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About your past

Tell me about a time you had to make a clinical decision on your own without a supervisor nearby.

What they are checking: Whether they are confident working independently in the field.

How would you work with a nurse who is also seeing your patient?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate across disciplines so care is coordinated.

Tell me about a patient whose progress at home you're proud of.

What they are checking: Whether they find meaning in home health outcomes and can describe their impact.

What would you do

A patient is making no progress after several visits. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they reassess, change the plan or discuss discharge honestly.

A patient's caregiver is doing too much for them, which slows recovery. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can teach families to support independence without offending them.

You arrive and the patient seems confused, which is new. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize possible medical changes and escalate right away.

How do you manage a caseload across a wide area with lots of driving?

What they are checking: Whether they can plan routes and visits to keep productivity steady.

About the work

How would you build a plan of care for a patient with Parkinson's who lives alone in a rural part of McHenry or Kankakee County?

What they are checking: Whether they can design realistic home-based goals around safety and independence.

What tests do you use in the home to measure fall risk, and how do you use the results?

What they are checking: Whether they use standardized measures to guide and document treatment.

How do you keep your documentation strong enough to justify skilled therapy?

What they are checking: Whether they document medical necessity clearly, which affects compliance and payment.

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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 $15,000 SIGN ON BONUS 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. 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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