Occupational Therapist - Home Health

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:

PRN Occupational Therapist

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most - At Home

At Elara Caring , we believe the best care happens where patients feel most comfortable - in their homes. Every day, our dedicated team provides high-quality, compassionate care to more than 60,000 patients nationwide , helping them live safely and independently.

As an Occupational Therapist , you'll play a vital role in helping patients regain independence, improve daily functioning, and achieve meaningful milestones in their recovery. If you're passionate about patient-centered care and want to be part of a mission-driven organization, we invite you to join our team.

PRN Benefits and Perks

Even as a PRN team member, you'll enjoy valuable benefits including:

• Flexible scheduling that supports your work-life balance

• Competitive pay

• Mileage reimbursement for travel between patient visits

• Free continuing education opportunities to support your professional growth

• Access to a collaborative, supportive clinical team

• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives every day

Why Join the Elara Caring Mission?

At Elara Caring, we value the work you do and the impact you make. That's why we offer:

• A collaborative, supportive clinical environment

• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives

• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and free continuing education opportunities for all employees

• Career advancement and leadership opportunities

• Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) with employer match for eligible employees

• Generous paid time off and paid holidays for eligible employees

• Family and pet bereavement leave

• Pet insurance

What You'll Do

As an Occupational Therapist with Elara Caring, you will:

• Evaluate patients to determine rehabilitation needs and develop individualized plans of care

• Perform initial evaluations and ongoing reassessments according to OASIS and PPS regulatory guidelines

• Implement and adjust treatment plans to ensure quality outcomes and continuity of care

• Communicate patient progress, significant changes, or concerns to the physician and care team

• Educate patients and caregivers on activities of daily living (ADLs) , adaptive equipment, and home safety

• Assist patients and families in obtaining necessary equipment, including custom splint fabrication when appropriate

• Provide instruction and support for home therapy programs

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure the highest quality patient care

• Supervise and provide clinical guidance to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA), Home Health Aides (HHA), and other clinical staff

• Ensure documentation and care delivery meet professional standards and regulatory requirements

This role involves working in a physically active and fast-paced environment , including patient transfers, lifting, and travel between patient homes.

What You'll Need

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program

• Current, unrestricted Occupational Therapist license in the state of practice

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a clinical care setting

• Ability and willingness to travel within the assigned coverage area (approximately 50%)

• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds , including patient transfers and equipment movement

Reporting Structure

This position reports to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor, or designee .

Join Our Mission

At Elara Caring, every team member plays a critical role in helping patients live safer, healthier lives at home. If you're ready to use your skills and compassion to make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us redefine the future of home health care!

Equal Employment Opportunity : We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruiting@elara.com.

Pay and Benefit Information : Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits.

EVerify : Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.