Travel Physical Therapist

Travel Physical Therapist

Full-Time | Salaried Travel Position
Assignments between 13 and 52 weeks (variable based on local need)

Explore. Care. Make an Impact.

Join Elara Caring and turn your passion for physical therapy into a career that takes you places—literally. This is a full-time, salaried Travel Physical Therapist role offering the opportunity to work across up to 17 states while delivering exceptional, one-on-one care in patients’ homes.

Your travel assignment may be between 13 and 52 weeks (variable based on local need), providing stability, consistency, and the chance to build meaningful patient relationships—while still enjoying the excitement of travel and new experiences.

Service States Include:
AR, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MA, MI, MO, NH, NJ, OH, OK, RI, TX

At Elara Caring, we believe the best care happens where patients live. Every day, our clinicians support more than 60,000 patients nationwide by helping them regain independence, mobility, and confidence. As a Travel Physical Therapist, you’ll bring this mission to life across our service areas—combining adventure, autonomy, and purpose.

If you’re ready for a travel role that offers stability, support, and long-term opportunity, we’d love to connect.

Why Join the Elara Caring Mission?

Full-time, salaried travel position

Travel assignments between 13 and 52 weeks (variable based on local need)

Opportunity to work across 19 states

Autonomy and flexibility in your work

Meaningful 1:1 patient care

Supportive, collaborative clinical teams

Competitive compensation package

Tuition reimbursement for full-time employees

Continuing education opportunities at no cost

Comprehensive benefits, including:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Family and pet bereavement leave

Pet insurance

What You’ll Do

Deliver direct patient care and evaluate functional needs and outcomes

Design and implement individualized Plans of Care with patient and family involvement

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality care

Maintain accurate, timely documentation and ensure compliance with clinical standards

Provide leadership and guidance to support staff to help patients reach functional goals

Promote Elara Caring’s mission, values, and patient-first philosophy

Uphold HIPAA standards, safety protocols, and quality improvement initiatives

Participate in ongoing professional development and education

Complete additional duties and special projects as assigned

What You Bring

Graduate of an APTA-approved Physical Therapy program

Minimum one (1) year of experience as a Physical Therapist

Current, unrestricted PT license(s) for states within assigned travel region

Willingness and ability to travel 100%

Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance compliant with state laws

Ability to lift and transfer up to 100 pounds

Full range of body motion required for patient care

Elara Caring determines compensation based on education, experience, and job-related skills. Pay may vary by location to reflect local market conditions.