Home Health OT: Impactful Care, Flexible Hours

Elara Caring; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education opportunities

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Family and pet bereavement

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist for a Houston, TX-based role. The position is full-time, with a schedule of Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, and opportunities for PRN as well.

As an OT with Elara Caring, you will deliver patient-centered care in home settings, evaluate and plan care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective, and timely discharges. The role requires travel and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current, unrestricted OT license valid in the state of practice.
• Minimum one year of experience in a clinical care setting.
• Willing and able to travel within your local coverage area.
• Dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance per state laws.
• Able to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently—and lift up to 50–100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to determine rehabilitation needs and develop a plan of care tailored to their goals.
• Lead the implementation and ongoing development of the Plan of Care to ensure quality, continuity, and smart discharge planning.
• Conduct initial and follow-up assessments according to OASIS and PPS guidelines.
• Communicate key updates, findings, or changes to the physician, supervisor, and broader care team.
• Prioritize patient safety using available resources—family, community, and clinical tools.
• Verify the Plan of Care before each visit and follow physician orders and established guidelines.
• Write updated physician orders as needed and in accordance with agency policy.
• Reflect patient goals in your therapy documentation and visits.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program

Job description

Elara Caring is seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist for a Houston, TX-based role. The position is full-time, with a schedule of Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, and opportunities for PRN as well.

As an OT with Elara Caring, you will deliver patient-centered care in home settings, evaluate and plan care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective, and timely discharges. The role requires travel and a valid driver’s license.