Occupational Therapist - Home Health Impact & Growth

Elara Caring; Bremen (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Elara Caring invites an Occupational Therapist to join our team, delivering high-quality home-based care. You will assess patients, develop tailored treatment plans, and collaborate with caregivers to support independence and safety in daily activities.

You’ll educate families, monitor progress, and adjust plans as needed while coordinating equipment and supervising support staff. The role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care in patients’ homes.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted OT license valid for the state of work.
• Minimum one year of experience in a clinical care setting.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver's license or reliable transportation to travel between homes.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to identify occupational therapy needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide OT to improve independence in daily living, fine motor coordination, and overall function.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home therapy programs and adaptive techniques.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans based on needs and physician orders.
• Communicate patient progress, changes in condition, and safety concerns to physicians and the care team.
• Coordinate adaptive equipment and specialized devices, including custom splints when needed.
• Provide guidance and supervision to COTAs, Home Health Aides, and other clinical staff.

Skills

Clinical care

Home health OT

Patient safety

Education

Accredited OT program

Job description

Elara Caring invites an Occupational Therapist to join our team, delivering high-quality home-based care. You will assess patients, develop tailored treatment plans, and collaborate with caregivers to support independence and safety in daily activities.

You’ll educate families, monitor progress, and adjust plans as needed while coordinating equipment and supervising support staff. The role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care in patients’ homes.