Home Health Physical Therapist - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus in Round Rock, TX

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:

Home Health Physical Therapist

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus/ Monday through Friday

Your treatment space might be a kitchen, a hallway, or the stairs a patient needs to climb every day. At Elara Caring, you’ll use what you see in a patient’s home to build a therapy plan that fits their real life.

Why Choose Elara Caring?

Build meaningful patient relationships, help people regain independence, and grow your career with a team that supports you.

• Competitive compensation, with additional compensation available for extended travel within the territory
• Collaborative clinical support from a team committed to quality patient care
• Career advancement opportunities to support your professional goals
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible full-time employees and no-cost continuing education for all employees
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and paid holidays, plus family and pet bereavement benefits
• Pet insurance for your four-legged family members

Help Patients Move Forward—Right at Home

As a Home Health Physical Therapist, you’ll help patients improve mobility, rebuild confidence, and return to the daily routines that matter most.

In this role, you will:

• Evaluate patients’ strength, mobility, balance, and functional abilities to identify their needs and goals.
• Develop personalized treatment plans that promote recovery, safety, and independence at home.
• Provide skilled therapy and adjust treatment as patients progress.
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, safe movement, equipment use, and strategies to support continued progress.
• Collaborate with physicians, other specialists, and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Guide therapy assistants and support staff, as appropriate, to help patients achieve their goals.
• Maintain timely, accurate evaluations, treatment notes, care plans, and required clinical documentation.
• Deliver care consistent with professional standards and Elara Caring’s mission and policies

Your Territory & Travel

You’ll serve the southern portion of the Round Rock service area, primarily south of the river, including South Austin, Dripping Springs, Buda, Kyle, and Elgin.

• Scheduling support helps group patient visits geographically to reduce unnecessary driving whenever possible.
• Additional compensation is available for extended travel within the territory.
• Travel to the Round Rock office at least twice monthly is required for meetings, supplies, and case conferences.
• The position requires the ability and willingness to travel 50%.

What You’ll Bring

• Graduation from an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved physical therapy program
• A current, unrestricted Physical Therapist license in the state of practice
• At least one year of experience in a healthcare facility
• A dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance that meets state requirements
• The ability to work independently, manage changing patient needs, and communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, and colleagues

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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