Occupational Therapist OT Home Health

Occupational Therapist

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.

As an Occupational Therapist, you have countless ways to make a real impact. Whether you're helping someone get back to cooking breakfast independently or guiding them through new mobility skills, you're making life better. And it all starts by carrying out our mission with heart: building an incredible team of compassionate, dedicated healthcare providers.

To continue being a pioneer in home-based care, we're looking for an OT who brings commitment, compassion, and a little spark. Sound like you? Great, apply today!

Why Join the Elara Caring Mission?

• Work in a collaborative, supportive environment
• Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference
• Competitive compensation package
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff
• Continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
• Career advancement opportunities
• Comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(K) with employer match
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
• Pet insurance (because furry family members count too)

As an Occupational Therapist, you'll contribute to our success in the following ways:

• Evaluate patients to determine rehabilitation needs and develop a plan of care tailored to their goals
• Lead the implementation and ongoing development of the Plan of Care to ensure quality, continuity, and smart discharge planning
• Conduct initial and follow-up assessments according to OASIS and PPS guidelines
• Communicate key updates, findings, or changes to the physician, supervisor, and broader care team
• Prioritize patient safety using available resourcesfamily, community, and clinical tools
• Verify the Plan of Care before each visit and follow physician orders and established guidelines
• Write updated physician orders as needed and in accordance with agency policy
• Reflect patient goals in your therapy documentation and visits
• Deliver OT services aligned with accepted clinical standards and certified by the physician
• Teach patients and families daily living techniques using adaptive equipment, sensory integration, and fine motor skills
• Help patients and caregivers obtain necessary equipment (including fabrication of custom-made splints, when needed)
• Instruct and motivate patients and caregivers in home programsand adjust as needed
• Provide thoughtful, compassionate counseling for therapy and related needs
• Supervise or provide clinical guidance to COTAs, HHAs, and other clinical staff to ensure excellence in care delivery

What to Expect:

• A physically active, hands-on role in a high-energy care environment
• Full range of body movement requiredincluding handling, lifting, and transferring patients
• Potential for irregular hours, including on-call, depending on patient needs
• Travel within your assigned territory (approximately 50%)

What's Required:

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Current, unrestricted OT license valid in the state of practice
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a clinical care setting
• Willing and able to travel within your local coverage area
• Dependable vehicle, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance per state laws
• Able to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittentlyand lift up to 50100 lbs

You'll report to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor, or designee.

Elara Caring is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every team member is respected, supported, and inspired to thrive.