Occupational Therapist OT Home Health PRN
Elara Caring - Boonville, MO
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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 PRN ? _Flexible Schedule Purpose-Driven Care Where Patients Feel Most at Home_ At Elara Caring, we believe the best care happens where patients live their livesu2014at home. Every day, our teams provide compassionate, high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients nationwide, supporting them through every stage of their health journey. Weu2019re currently seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist who is committed, compassionate, and inspired to help patients achieve independence and improved quality of life. If youu2019re looking for meaningful work with flexibility and the opportunity to truly make an impact, weu2019d love to meet you. Why Join the Elara Caring Mission? u2728 Supportive, collaborative team environment u2728 A rewarding opportunity to make a real difference u2728 Competitive PRN compensation u2728 Free continuing education for all employees u2728 Tuition reimbursement for eligible full-time team members u2728 Career advancement opportunities u2728 Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees, including: + Medical, dental, and vision insurance + 401(k) with employer match + Paid time off & paid holidays + Family & pet bereavement leave + Pet insurance What Youu2019ll Do as a PRN Occupational Therapist As an integral part of our interdisciplinary care team, you will: + Evaluate patients to determine occupational therapy needs, rehabilitation potential, and develop individualized Plans of Care + Perform initial evaluations, routine visits, and re-evaluations in compliance with OASIS and PPS guidelines + Ensure continuity of care and appropriate discharge planning + Communicate significant findings or changes in patient condition to supervisors, physicians, and care team members + Implement patient safety plans using patient, family, and community resources + Verify and follow physician orders, assessment data, and established clinical standards + Write physician orders for additional visits or changes to the Plan of Care per agency policy + Incorporate patient goals into therapy interventions and document progress clearly and accurately + Provide occupational therapy services consistent with best practices and physician certification + Educate patients and caregivers on activities of daily living, adaptive equipment, sensory integration, and fine motor skills + Assist with securing necessary equipment, including fabrication of custom splints when appropriate + Instruct patients and caregivers on home therapy programs, modifying as needed + Counsel patients and families on therapy-related needs + Supervise and provide clinical direction to COTAs, HHAs, and other clinical staff to ensure quality and consistency of care Work Environment & Physical Requirements + Physically demanding, fast-paced clinical setting + Full range of motion required, including lifting, handling, and transferring patients + Ability to lift 50u2013100 lbs + May require irregular hours or on-call responsibilities, as applicable What Is Required u2714 Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program u2714 Current, unrestricted OT license in the state of practice u2714 Minimum 1 year of clinical experience u2714 Ability and willingness to travel within the branch coverage area (up to 50%) u2714 Reliable vehicle, valid driveru2019s license, and current auto insurance u2714 Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently throughout the workday This position reports to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor, or designee. ? Join Elara Caring as a PRN Occupational Therapist and help patients live safely, independently, and confidentlyu2014right where they call home. Apply today _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: 2026-02-04