FAQs
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General Questions
What is Elite Home Health?
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Elite Home Health is a Medicare-certified provider offering skilled nursing, therapy, and supportive services in the comfort of your home across multiple Florida regions.
What areas does Elite Home Health serve?
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We proudly serve Palm Beach, Broward, Fort Myers, Tampa, and surrounding areas, with licensed offices to cover additional counties.
Is Elite Home Health Medicare-certified?
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Yes. Elite Home Health is fully Medicare-certified, ensuring that every service meets the highest national standards for safety and quality.
How do I know if I qualify for Elite Home Health services?
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Eligibility usually requires a physician’s referral and Medicare’s home health criteria, including being homebound and needing skilled nursing or therapy.
How do I get started with Elite Home Health?
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Ask your physician for a referral or contact Elite directly. Our intake team will verify eligibility, coordinate with your doctor, and create a personalized care plan.
Careers
Why work at Elite Home Health?
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Because we are a clinician-led organization focused on patient-centered care, not just business metrics. Our culture values compassion, growth, and teamwork.
What positions are available at Elite?
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We hire for Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Medical Social Workers, Behavioral Health Specialists, Home Health Aides, and administrative/support roles.
Do you offer full-time and part-time opportunities?
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Yes. Elite provides both full-time and flexible part-time schedules to meet the needs of professionals and patients.
Where are Elite’s offices located?
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We have offices in Broward, Palm Beach, Fort Myers, and Tampa, with service areas across multiple Florida counties.
Application & Onboarding
How do I apply to work at Elite?
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Visit the “Work With Us” section, review open positions, and submit your application online.
What is the hiring process like?
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After applying, candidates may be contacted for an interview, skills review, background check, and orientation session.
Does Elite provide training or orientation?
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Yes. Every new hire completes a structured onboarding program to ensure comfort with our standards, policies, and technology systems.
Are background checks required?
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Yes. All staff undergo professional reference checks, license verification, and background screenings in compliance with state and Medicare regulations.
Growth & Culture
What makes Elite’s culture unique?
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Elite is led by clinicians, not just business executives. This means our decisions prioritize patient care and professional integrity.
Is there room for career advancement?
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Yes. Many of our staff have advanced from entry-level roles (such as CNA or HHA) into nursing, therapy, or leadership positions.
Does Elite support continuing education?
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We encourage and support ongoing professional development and certifications for our team members.
How does Elite support work-life balance?
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We offer flexible scheduling, local service areas to minimize travel, and a supportive team environment.
Benefits & Support
What benefits does Elite offer employees?
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Benefits may include health insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, and mileage reimbursement for clinicians who travel.
Do clinicians work independently?
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While visits are often one-on-one, you’re never alone. Elite offers strong clinical leadership and team collaboration, ensuring support is always available.
Does Elite provide mileage reimbursement?
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We encourage and support ongoing professional development and certifications for our team members.
Practical Questions
Do I need prior home health experience to apply?
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Not necessarily. While experience is preferred, Elite provides training for motivated clinicians and caregivers ready to learn.
What kind of patients will I see?
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You’ll work with a wide range of patients: seniors with chronic conditions, individuals recovering from surgery, those in rehabilitation therapies, and patients needing behavioral health or infusion services.
Is Elite an equal opportunity employer?
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Yes. We value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
What if I only want to work in one county?
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We do our best to match clinicians and aides to patients within their preferred geographic area.
Who can I contact if I have questions about working at Elite?
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Visit our “Work With Us” page or reach out to our HR/recruiting team directly via the Contact Us section.
Services
Skilled Nursing & Clinical Care
What Skilled Nursing services does Elite provide?
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Our skilled nurses deliver hospital-level care at home, including IV therapy, wound care, post-surgical support, chronic disease management, and patient education.
Can Elite provide psychiatric nursing at home?
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While visits are often one-on-one, you’re never alone. Elite offers strong clinical leadership and team collaboration, ensuring support is always available.
Does Elite offer 24/7 nursing support?
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Yes. Elite Home Health provides on-call registered nurses 24/7 for urgent needs, giving families peace of mind at any time of day or night.
Wound Care
What types of wounds does Elite treat?
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We care for surgical wounds, diabetic ulcers, pressure sores, venous ulcers, amputations, burns, skin grafts, flaps, and chronic non-healing wounds.
Does Elite coordinate with wound centers?
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Yes. We collaborate with wound care specialists and hyperbaric oxygen clinics to ensure continuity and effectiveness of treatment.
Home Infusion
What infusion services does Elite provide at home?
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Our Infusion Nurses deliver IV antibiotics, hydration therapy, immunoglobulin, and specialty injectables in the comfort of home.
How does Elite ensure infusion safety?
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Our nurses are highly trained, coordinate with prescribing physicians and pharmacies, and provide education for patients and caregivers.
Therapy Services
Does Elite offer Physical Therapy?
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Yes. Our physical therapists help patients recover strength, balance, and mobility after surgery, illness, or injury.
What is Occupational Therapy with Elite?
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We provide therapy focused on daily living skills, adaptive strategies, and equipment to maximize independence.
Does Elite provide Speech Therapy?
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Yes. Our Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) assist with speech, language, and hearing challenges.
What is Lymphedema Therapy at Elite?
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We provide manual lymph drainage, compression therapy, exercise, and education to help manage lymphedema safely at home.
Behavioral Health
Does Elite offer Behavioral Health support?
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Yes. We support conditions like anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, dementia, and schizophrenia through individualized care plans.
Who provides Behavioral Health services at Elite?
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Our team includes skilled nurses and professionals trained in psychiatric and behavioral health support.
Safety & Prevention
How does Elite help prevent falls?
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Through assessments, home safety checks, mobility training, and medication reviews, we reduce fall risks and promote safety.
Can Elite help with senior wellness in communities?
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Yes. Our Senior Living Wellness program integrates care into independent and assisted living communities, providing continuity and independence.
Supportive Services
What does a Home Health Aide from Elite do?
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Our HHAs and CNAs assist with bathing, grooming, mobility, light housekeeping, meals, medication reminders, and companionship.
How are aides selected?
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Elite carefully matches each patient with a compassionate aide to ensure comfort, dignity, and trust.
What does a Medical Social Worker do at Elite?
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Our MSWs help with counseling, advance care planning, accessing community resources, and supporting patients and families emotionally and practically.
Practical Questions
Will Elite send the same caregiver each time?
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We strive for continuity by keeping the same caregiver whenever possible, building familiarity and trust.
How quickly can Elite start services?
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Typically within 24–48 hours of physician referral and insurance approval.
Does Elite provide education for families?
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Yes. We teach families how to manage conditions, medications, and home safety to support long-term success.
What if I have an urgent issue after hours?
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Elite has registered nurses available 24/7 by phone to address urgent needs.
Additional Topics
How does Elite coordinate with physicians?
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Our team communicates regularly with your doctor, sharing progress updates and recommendations.
Can Elite support hospice or palliative care transitions?
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Yes. We collaborate with hospice programs and provide emotional support during transitions.
What makes Elite different from other home health agencies?
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Our leadership is clinical, not just business-driven. We are focused on patient-centered care, with Medicare-certified quality and compassionate professionals.
Does Elite track outcomes?
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Yes. We measure clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction to ensure continuous improvement.
Can Elite support bilingual or multicultural families?
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Yes. Our staff includes bilingual professionals, and we serve diverse communities across Florida.
What if I move counties?
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Elite has multiple branches across Florida and can coordinate care across regions.
Are Elite’s services covered by insurance?
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Most services are covered by Medicare and other major insurance plans; our intake team will verify your benefits.
What equipment does Elite provide?
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We coordinate necessary medical equipment through partner vendors and guide you in its use.
Does Elite offer caregiver support groups?
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We connect families with resources, counseling, and community groups for additional support.
How do I contact Elite for more information?
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Visit our Contact Us page, call toll-free (888) 422-ELITE, or email [email protected].