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. Job Description: Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT) Monday through Friday (Full Time) No Weekends & No Holidays At Elara Caring, we believe the best care happens where patients feel most comfortableu2014at home. Every day, our teams deliver high-quality, personalized care to more than 60,000 patients, meeting them wherever they are on their health journey. As an Occupational Therapis t, you play a vital role in that mission. Your work goes beyond treatmentu2014you help patients regain independence, improve quality of life, and feel supported in the place they call home. At Elara, every team member makes a meaningful difference, and your expertise is an essential part of the compassionate care we provide every day. Why Join the Elara Caring Mission? + Work in a collaborative environment. + Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference + Competitive compensation package + Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost + Opportunities for advancement + Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits + 401(K) with employer match + Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement + Pet insurance On an Average day, you will: + Evaluate the occupational therapy patient to determine the rehabilitation needs, potential for achievement, and develops a plan of care in accordance with the findings. + Participate in the implementation and development of the Plan of Care to ensure quality and continuity of care and proper discharge planning. Makes the initial therapy evaluation visit and re-evaluates the patient's therapy needs during each visit. Makes follow-up assessments according to OASIS and PPS regulatory guidelines. + Communicate significant findings, problems, changes in condition or environment to the appropriate supervisor, the physician, and other team members involved with patient care. + Initiate plan for patient safety, using the patient, family, and community resources. + Verify the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provide care according to the physicianu2019s orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines. + Write physician orders to cover additional visits and changes to the Plan of Care, per agency policy. + Incorporates patient care goals established in the Plan of Care, into therapy care, as evidenced by documentation in therapy notes. + Perform occupational therapy services in accordance with accepted standards of practice and as certified by the patientu2019s physician. + Instruct and provide patients and/or their families with u201cactivities of daily livingu201d utilizing adaptive equipment as well as sensory integration and fine motor coordination skills. + Assists patient and/or caregiver in securing necessary equipment, which may include fabrication of custom- made splints. + Instructs the patient and/or caregiver in the therapy home program, providing modification and clarification when necessary. + Counsel and instructs the patient and family in meeting therapy and related needs. + Supervise and/or provides clinical direction to the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), Home Health Aide (HHA), and clinical staff to ensure the therapy care plan is followed and quality of care is being provided. + Physically demanding, high stress environment + Full range of body motion including handling, lifting and transfer of patients + Potentially work irregular hours including call hours if applicable What is Required? + Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program + Current, unrestricted OT license valid for the state of work + Minimum one (1) year of experience in a clinical care setting + Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area. + Must have a dependable vehicle, valid driveru2019s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws. + Must be able and willing to travel 50% + Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment _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 ._ _Pay & 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_ _ _EVerify_ _: Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed._

Created: 2026-03-27