Physical Therapist Job in East Haven, CT

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 (PT), Home Health

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus | $105,000–$115,000 Annually

Salaried Position | Flexible Scheduling | No On-Call Rotation
AI-Assisted Documentation | One-on-One Patient Care

Serving East Haven, Branford, Guilford, Madison, and surrounding communities

Now hiring. Help patients regain independence while building a career with flexibility, purpose, and clinical support.

Elara Caring is hiring a Physical Therapist to provide personalized care along the Connecticut Shoreline and into parts of New Haven.

Help patients rebuild strength, improve mobility, and feel safer in their own homes. You’ll have the autonomy to organize your patient visits and the support of a collaborative clinical team.

Why Choose Elara Caring?

• $5,000 sign-on bonus.
• $105,000–$115,000 annual salary, based on qualifications.
• Flexible scheduling to organize your patient visits.
• No on-call rotation.
• AI-assisted documentation to support your charting workflow.
• Meaningful, one-on-one patient care.
• A supportive team of nurses, therapists, and clinical leaders.
• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance options.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and family and pet bereavement leave.
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible full-time employees.
• Continuing education opportunities at no cost.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate patients’ mobility, strength, balance, safety, and functional needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with practical, patient-centered goals.
• Provide skilled physical therapy in patients’ homes.
• Help patients move safely and perform everyday activities with greater independence.
• Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, safe mobility, and techniques to support recovery.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, caregivers, and other therapy professionals.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.

What You’ll Bring

• Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association-approved physical therapy program
• Current and unrestricted Connecticut Physical Therapist license
• Strong communication, organization, and patient-care skills
• Ability to work independently in a home-based environment
• Willingness to travel throughout the assigned territory
• 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

Your next visit could help someone walk more confidently, navigate their home safely, or return to an activity they love.

Apply today to connect with our recruiting team about this priority opening.

The base salary range for this position is $105,000–$115,000 annually, based on the company’s good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual pay will be determined by education, experience, skills, and internal equity. Benefit eligibility varies by position and employment 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 [email protected].

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

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