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Physical Therapist- Signing Bonus
full-time•Huntley, Freeport•$90k - $100k

Summary

Location

Huntley, Freeport

Salary

$90k - $100k

Type

full-time

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About this role

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:

🌟 $10,000 SIGN‑ON BONUS — PHYSICAL THERAPIST (PT)

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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Other facts

Tech stack
Licensed,CPR Certified,Experienced,Strong Communicator,Reliable,Dedicated,Motivated

About Elara Caring

Elara Caring is one of the nation’s largest providers of home-based care, with a national footprint in the Northeast, Midwest and Southwest. The company is comprised of 26,000 caregivers serving over 60,000 patients and their families daily, in 225 locations across 17 states and focused on providing our patients with the “right care, at the right time, in the right place.”

More information can be found on our website, at www.elara.com

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

What you'll do

  • The Physical Therapist will serve patients in Dekalb and Olga Counties, providing care in their homes. The role emphasizes delivering the right care at the right time and transforming the patient experience.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Elara Caring pay for a Physical Therapist- Signing Bonus?

Elara Caring offers a competitive compensation package for the Physical Therapist- Signing Bonus role. The salary range is USD 90k - 100k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

What does a Physical Therapist- Signing Bonus do at Elara Caring?

As a Physical Therapist- Signing Bonus at Elara Caring, you will: the Physical Therapist will serve patients in Dekalb and Olga Counties, providing care in their homes. The role emphasizes delivering the right care at the right time and transforming the patient experience..

Why join Elara Caring as a Physical Therapist- Signing Bonus?

Elara Caring is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company. The Physical Therapist- Signing Bonus role offers competitive compensation.

Is the Physical Therapist- Signing Bonus position at Elara Caring remote?

The Physical Therapist- Signing Bonus position at Elara Caring is based in Huntley, Illinois, United States and Freeport, Illinois, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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