Occupational Therapist- Fulltime

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: ? Occupational Therapist (OT) u2013 Des Plaines, IL Join Elara Caring u2014 Where Compassion Meets Purpose At Elara Caring , we believe the best care happens where patients feel most comfortable: right at home . Every day, our dedicated teams deliver highu2011quality, personal care to more than 60,000 patients exactly where they live. As an Occupational Therapist , youu2019ll play a vital role in helping patients regain independence, build confidence, and improve their daily lives u2014 all while being supported by a team that truly cares. If youu2019re driven by compassion, excellence, and making a meaningful difference, weu2019d love to meet you. ? Why Youu2019ll Love Working With Us u2b50 Collaborative, supportive work environment u2b50 A unique opportunity to impact patient lives daily u2b50 Competitive pay structure u2b50 Tuition reimbursement (full-time) & free continuing education for all u2b50 Career advancement and professional growth u2b50 Comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance u2b50 401(k) with employer match u2b50 Generous PTO, paid holidays, and bereavement (including pet) u2b50 Optional pet insurance u2b50 Work that truly makes a difference ? What Youu2019ll Do as an Occupational Therapist As a key clinician on our home health team, you will: + Conduct comprehensive OT evaluations to determine patient needs and rehab goals + Develop individualized, highu2011quality Plans of Care + Complete OASIS assessments and provide ongoing re-evaluations + Communicate patient changes to the care team and physician + Promote patient safety using family and community resources + Verify and follow physician orders each visit + Write orders for additional visits or Plan of Care adjustments + Document therapy interventions aligned with goals + Provide handsu2011on OT services using best practice standards + Teach ADLs, fine motor and sensory integration strategies using adaptive equipment + Assist with acquiring or fabricating custom splints when needed + Provide home exercise program training to patients/caregivers + Offer education and supportive counseling to patients and families + Supervise COTAs, HHAs, and clinical team members as needed + Work in a physically active and occasionally highu2011stress environment + Travel within the designated service area (up to 50%) ?u200du2695ufe0f What We Require u2714 Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program u2714 Active, unrestricted OT license in Illinois u2714 Minimum 1 year of clinical experience u2714 Willingness to travel within the Des Plaines coverage area u2714 Reliable transportation, valid driveru2019s license & proof of auto insurance u2714 Ability to lift 50u2013100 lbs and perform physical patient care tasks ? Compensation Range $81,000 u2013 $111,000 annually Compensation may include bonuses, additional earnings for work beyond quota, and performanceu2011based incentives. Actual pay is determined by experience, education, skills, and local market factors. ? Location Des Plaines, IL & surrounding service area ? Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Today Join a team that values compassion, innovation, and excellence in patient care. At Elara Caring, your work matters u2014 and so do you. _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._ _If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by reaching out to_ ._

Created: 2026-01-23