Physical Therapist - Freeport - Elara Caring

Description

Elara Caring is seeking a Physical Therapist for a job in Freeport, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

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:

Serve Patients in Dekalb & Olga Counties | Join an Extraordinary Home Health Team

Delivering the right care, at the right time, in the right place is more than a mission at Elara Caring—it's the heartbeat of everything we do. And it all starts with exceptional people. If you're a compassionate, motivated, and skilled Physical Therapist ready to make a meaningful impact, we want you on our team.

Join us and help transform the patient experience—one visit, one day, one life at a time.

Why You'll Love Being a PT at Elara Caring

$10,000 Sign‑On Bonus
Supportive, team‑oriented culture
Incredibly rewarding work—care for patients in the comfort of their homes
Competitive compensation with potential for additional earnings
Comprehensive onboarding + dedicated mentorship
Career advancement pathways and internal growth opportunities
Full benefits for full‑time staff, including:

• Medical, dental, vision

• 401(k)

• Paid Time Off
  Autonomy, flexibility, and meaningful patient relationships

What You Bring

We're looking for a PT who is:
Licensed in the state (active PT license)
CPR‑certified (AHA or American Red Cross)
Experienced—1 year in a healthcare setting
Physically able to meet job demands
A strong communicator
Reliable with dependable transportation
Dedicated to high‑quality patient care
Positive, motivated, and mission‑driven

Compensation Range

Annual earnings $90,000–$100,000+, with opportunities to exceed quota through:

• Performance‑based bonuses

• On‑call compensation

• Additional visit earnings

Salary is determined by experience, education, skills, and regional cost‑of‑labor considerations.

Service Areas:

Dekalb County
Olga County

Ready to Make an Impact?

Join a team where passion meets purpose.
Apply with Elara Caring today and start changing lives—starting with your own.

A complete job description will be provided. This posting highlights the core aspects of the role.

We value the unique skills of veterans and military spouses. We encourage applications from military veterans and their families.

Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age (40 and older), national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. 

Elara Caring participates in E-Verify and we will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers like Elara Caring can only use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9.

At Elara Caring, pay and compensation are determined by a variety of factors, including education, job-related knowledge, skills, training, and experience. Our compensation structure reflects the cost of labor across different U.S. geographic markets, and may vary based on location.

This is not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities and requirements; upon request, a job description can be provided.

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Elara Caring Job ID #JR Posted job title: Physical Therapist- Signing Bonus

About Elara Caring

Elara Caring is one of the nation's leading providers of home-based care with a growing footprint of 26,000 caregivers and 60,000 patients in 18 states. Whether you are new to home-based care or a seasoned in-home care professional, Elara Caring will meet you where you are and develop a unique learning plan that recognizes your experience and invests in your clinical professional journey. From our preceptor program to certification prep courses, quality assessments or management training, we care about you and your success.