Occupational Therapist OT Home Health Part-time

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home‑care industry. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the occupational therapy patient to determine rehabilitation needs, potential for achievement, and develops a plan of care based on the findings.
• Participates in the implementation and development of the Plan of Care to ensure quality, continuity of care, and proper discharge planning.
• Conducts the initial therapy evaluation visit and re‑evaluates the patient’s therapy needs during each visit.
• Performs follow‑up assessments according to OASIS and PPS regulatory guidelines.
• Communicates significant findings, problems, or changes in condition or environment to the appropriate supervisor, physician, and other team members.
• Initiates patient‑safety plans using patient, family, and community resources.
• Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to physician orders, assessment data, and established standards.
• Writes physician orders for additional visits or changes to the Plan of Care per agency policy.
• Incorporates patient‑care goals from the Plan of Care into therapy, documenting progress in therapy notes.
• Delivers occupational therapy services in accordance with accepted standards of practice and physician certification.
• Instructs patients and families on activities of daily living using adaptive equipment, sensory integration, and fine‑motor coordination skills.
• Assists patients or caregivers in securing necessary equipment, including fabrication of custom‑made splints.
• Provides instruction on the therapy home program, offering modifications and clarification as needed.
• Counsels and instructs patients and families to meet therapy and related needs.
• Supervises and provides clinical direction to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA), Home Health Aides (HHA), and other clinical staff to ensure adherence to the therapy care plan and quality of care.

Requirements

• 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 the branch/office coverage area.
• Dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance meeting state requirements.
• Willingness to travel up to 50 % of the time.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 lb, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.
• Will report to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor, or designee.

Benefits

• Collaborative work environment.
• 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 plans.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family and pet bereavement leave.
• Pet insurance.

Pay

The position pays $65.00 to $85.00 per point, based on the company’s good‑faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined by education, experience, skills, and internal equity.

Schedule

• Potentially work irregular hours, including call hours if applicable.
• Physically demanding, high‑stress environment requiring full range of body motion, handling, lifting, and transferring patients.