Occupational Therapist — Home Health Impact & Growth

Elara Caring; Clyde (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance (medical, dent

Vision benefits

401(K) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement for full-time

Paid time off, holidays, bereavement

Fleet vehicle program or mileage reimb

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our home health team. You will evaluate patients, develop and implement individualized OT plans, and educate patients and caregivers on home therapy programs and equipment.

You will monitor progress, adjust plans per physician orders, and coordinate adaptive equipment, including splints, while supervising COTAs and aides. The role requires driving between patient homes and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted OT license valid for the state of work.
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Minimum one year of experience in a clinical care setting.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, or have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to identify occupational therapy needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide occupational therapy to improve independence, daily living skills, fine motor coordination, and overall function.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home therapy programs, adaptive techniques, and equipment.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans based on changing 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 involved in patient care.

Skills

Clinical OT experience

Home health care

Patient care

Education

Licensed OT (OTR)

Job description

Elara Caring is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our home health team. You will evaluate patients, develop and implement individualized OT plans, and educate patients and caregivers on home therapy programs and equipment.

You will monitor progress, adjust plans per physician orders, and coordinate adaptive equipment, including splints, while supervising COTAs and aides. The role requires driving between patient homes and lifting up to 50 pounds.