Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT)

Elara Caring; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 91,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive insurance plans

401(K) with employer match

Paid time off

Pet insurance

Job summary

A prominent home care provider in Springfield seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist to join its team. The role involves evaluating and monitoring patient rehabilitation needs, developing care plans, and providing quality in-home therapy services. With a $10,000 sign-on bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, this position requires a valid OT license, commitment to patient care, and the capability to travel within the coverage area. The annual compensation range is $91,000 to $112,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in a clinical care setting.
• Must be able to travel 50% within the branch office coverage area.
• Ability to lift and support up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to determine rehabilitation needs and develop care plans.
• Implement and communicate patient safety plans with other team members.
• Instruct patients and families in activities of daily living.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Patient Evaluation

Communication

Team Supervision

Mobility Support

Education

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program

Current OT license valid for the state of work

Job description

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

$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS!

At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there’s no place like home, and that’s why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 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.

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 staff and 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

Responsibilities

• 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 physician’s 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 patient’s 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 driver’s 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

The low end of the compensation range is $91,000 to the high end up to $112,000 annually, which can include additional earnings for work beyond quota, bonuses, on‑call, or other performance‑based compensation variables.

Elara Caring determines compensation based on education, job related knowledge, skills, training, and experience. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location.

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 [e-mail].

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 https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits

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