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:
Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
At Elara Caring, we believe the best care happens where patients feel most comfortable—at home. Every day, our clinicians deliver compassionate, high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients nationwide, meeting them wherever they are on their health journey.
As a full-time Occupational Therapist, you’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients while maintaining a consistent weekday schedule that supports work-life balance. If you’re passionate about helping patients regain independence and thrive at home, this role offers purpose, stability, and growth.
To continue leading the way in home-based care, we’re seeking an Occupational Therapist who is committed, compassionate, and driven to make a difference.
Full-time, weekday schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Competitive compensation package
Tuition reimbursement for full-time employees
Continuing education opportunities at no cost
Career growth and advancement opportunities
Comprehensive benefits, including:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off and paid holidays
Family and pet bereavement leave
Pet insurance
Evaluate patients to determine 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 quality care delivery
Promote patient safety using family and community resources
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently
Ability to lift and transfer 50–100 pounds
Willingness to travel within the assigned coverage area (up to 50%)
Home-based, physically active work environment
May include occasional irregular hours or call coverage, as applicable
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
You will report to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor, or designee and be supported by a mission-driven leadership team.
👉 Apply today and discover how rewarding a full-time career at Elara Caring can be.
We value the unique skills of veterans and military spouses. We encourage applications from military veterans and their families.
Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age (40 and older), national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.
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At Elara Caring, pay and compensation are determined by a variety of factors, including education, job-related knowledge, skills, training, and experience. Our compensation structure reflects the cost of labor across different U.S. geographic markets, and may vary based on location.
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