Occupational Therapist; OT Home Health

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.

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Empower Patients to Live Independently—At Home

At Elara Caring
, we believe there’s no place like home—and no better place for healing. Every day, our compassionate care teams support more than 60,000 patients in the comfort of their homes, helping them live safer, more independent lives wherever they are on their health journey.

As an Occupational Therapist
, you play a critical role in advancing our mission. Your expertise helps patients regain independence in daily activities, improve safety, and enhance overall quality of life. Being part of Elara Caring means carrying out your true calling each day—delivering exceptional care while collaborating with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals who share your commitment to compassion and excellence.

To continue leading the industry in home-based care, we are seeking a skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our team. If you’re passionate about patient-centered care and want to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply today.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will deliver high-quality therapy services that promote patient independence, safety, and well-being.

Key responsibilities include:

• Evaluating patients to determine rehabilitation needs, functional potential, and appropriate plans of care
• Developing, implementing, and updating individualized Plans of Care in accordance with clinical findings, physician orders, and regulatory guidelines
• Completing initial evaluations, ongoing reassessments, and follow-up visits in compliance with OASIS and PPS requirements
• Communicating significant findings, changes in condition, or safety concerns to physicians, supervisors, and interdisciplinary care team members
• Initiating and implementing patient safety plans utilizing patient, family, and community resources
• Verifying and adhering to the Plan of Care prior to each visit and delivering care consistent with established standards and physician directives
• Writing physician orders for additional visits or modifications to the Plan of Care in accordance with agency policy
• Integrating patient-centered goals into therapy interventions and documenting progress accurately and timely
• Providing occupational therapy services consistent with accepted standards of practice and physician certification
• Educating patients and caregivers on activities of daily living (ADLs), adaptive equipment use, sensory integration, and fine motor coordination skills
• Assisting patients and caregivers in obtaining necessary equipment, including fabrication of custom-made splints when needed
• Instructing patients and caregivers on home therapy programs, providing modifications and clarification as appropriate
• Counseling patients and families to support therapy goals and overall care needs
• Supervising and providing clinical direction to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs), Home Health Aides (HHAs), and other clinical staff to ensure quality and continuity of care

• Physically demanding and high-paced clinical environment
• Full range of body motion required, including lifting, transferring, and assisting patients
• Ability to work irregular or on-call hours as needed
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently
• Must be able to lift 50–100 lbs

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Current, unrestricted Occupational Therapist license in the state of practice
• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience
• Willingness and ability to travel within the assigned branch or coverage area (up to 50% travel )
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws

This position reports to the Branch Director, Clinical…