Occupational Therapist OT Home Health

At Elara Caring, occupational therapists play a key role in delivering high‑quality home‑based care to more than 60,000 patients daily, supporting the mission of providing the right care, at the right time, in the right place.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to determine rehabilitation needs, potential for achievement, and develop a plan of care.
• Participate in implementation and development of the Plan of Care, ensuring quality, continuity, and proper discharge planning.
• Conduct initial therapy evaluations, re‑evaluations, and follow‑up assessments in accordance with OASIS and PPS regulatory guidelines.
• Communicate significant findings, changes in condition, or environment to supervisors, physicians, and team members.
• Initiate patient‑safety plans using patient, family, and community resources.
• Verify the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provide care according to physician orders, assessment data, and established standards.
• Write physician orders for additional visits or changes to the Plan of Care per agency policy.
• Incorporate patient‑care goals into therapy documentation and notes.
• Provide occupational therapy services in accordance with accepted standards of practice and physician certification.
• Instruct patients and families on activities of daily living, adaptive equipment, sensory integration, and fine‑motor coordination.
• Assist patients or caregivers in securing necessary equipment, including fabrication of custom‑made splints.
• Teach home therapy programs, offering modifications and clarification as needed.
• Counsel patients and families to meet therapy and related needs.
• Supervise and provide clinical direction to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, Home Health Aides, and other clinical staff.
• Perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, transferring, and handling patients and equipment.
• Potentially work irregular hours, including on‑call shifts, as required.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current, unrestricted OT license valid in the state of employment.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a clinical care setting.
• Willingness and ability to travel within the branch/office coverage area (approximately 50% travel).
• Dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance meeting state requirements.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 lb, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.
• Report to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor, or designee.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Tuition reimbursement for full‑time staff and continuing‑education opportunities at no cost.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family and pet bereavement leave.
• Pet insurance.

Pay

Base salary range: $95,000 – $115,000 annually, determined by education, experience, skills, and internal equity.

Schedule

Work may include irregular hours and on‑call responsibilities; travel is required for up to 50% of the workweek.