PRN 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:

Occupational Therapist

At Elara Caring we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know theres no place like home and thats why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their health journey we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as an Occupational Therapist. Being a part of something this great starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers.

To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care we need an Occupational Therapist with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them If so apply today!

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 staffand 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

As an Occupational Therapist youll contribute to our success in the following ways:

• Evaluates the occupational therapy patient to determine the rehabilitation needs potential for achievement and develops a plan of care in accordance with the findings.
• Participates 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 patients therapy needs during each visit. Makes follow-up assessments according to OASIS and PPS regulatory guidelines.
• Communicates significant findings problems changes in condition or environment to the appropriate supervisor the physician and other team members involved with patient care.
• Initiates plan for patient safety using the patient family and community resources.
• Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to physicians orders assessment data and established standards and guidelines.
• Writes 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.
• Performs occupational therapy services in accordance with accepted standards of practice and certified by the patients physician.
• Instructs and provides patients and/or their families with activities of daily living 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.
• Counsels and instructs the patient and family in meeting therapy and related needs.
• Supervises 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 drivers 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

You will report to the Branch Director Clinical Manager Clinical Supervisor or designee.

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 Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.