Occupational Therapist OT Home Health | $7,500 Sign-On Bonus

At Elara Caring, we believe the best care happens where patients feel most comfortable—at home. Each day, our clinicians provide compassionate, high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients nationwide, meeting them wherever they are on their health journey.

About the Role

As a full-time Occupational Therapist, you’ll enjoy a consistent weekday schedule while helping patients regain independence and improve their quality of life in the comfort of their homes. You’ll be supported by a collaborative, mission-driven team that values clinical excellence, autonomy, and work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to identify occupational therapy needs and develop individualized Plans of Care
• Complete initial evaluations, reassessments, and follow-up visits in compliance with OASIS and PPS guidelines
• Implement and revise Plans of Care to ensure quality, continuity, and effective discharge planning
• Communicate significant findings and changes in patient condition to physicians and interdisciplinary team members
• Provide occupational therapy services in accordance with physician orders and accepted standards of practice
• Instruct patients and caregivers in activities of daily living, adaptive equipment use, sensory integration, and fine motor coordination
• Assist patients and caregivers in obtaining necessary equipment, including fabrication of custom splints when appropriate
• Educate patients and families on home therapy programs and modify plans as needed
• Supervise and provide clinical direction to COTAs, HHAs, and clinical staff to ensure high-quality care delivery
• Promote patient safety using family and community resources

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Current, unrestricted OT license in the state of practice
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a clinical care setting
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance
• Ability and willingness to travel within the branch coverage area (up to 50%)

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently
• Ability to lift and transfer 50–100 pounds
• Home-based, physically active work environment
• May include occasional irregular hours or call coverage, as applicable

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Family and pet bereavement leave
• Pet insurance
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time employees
• Continuing education opportunities at no cost
• Career growth and advancement opportunities