Occupational Therapist OT Home Health PRN

Elara Caring; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to provide care in the home for patients in Windsor, Connecticut. The role includes evaluating patients and developing detailed care plans to ensure the best outcomes. Applicants should possess a valid OT license and have at least one year of clinical experience. Benefits include comprehensive medical plans, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement. Join Elara Caring to make a meaningful impact in health journeys daily.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current, unrestricted OT license valid for the state of work.
• Minimum one year of experience in a clinical care setting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to determine rehabilitation needs.
• Implement and develop care plans for quality of care.
• Communicate significant findings to health team members.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Care Plan Development

Patient Safety Planning

Therapy Documentation

Team Communication

Education

Accredited Occupational Therapy Program

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

As an Occupational Therapist at Elara Caring, you will care where your patients are, believing the best place for their care is where they live. With over 60,000 patients served each day, you will make a difference in their health journeys every day.

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 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

• Evaluate patients to determine rehabilitation needs, potential for achievement, and develop a plan of care.
• Implement and develop the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care and proper discharge planning. Conduct initial evaluations and re‑evaluations at each visit. Perform follow‑up assessments per OASIS and PPS regulatory guidelines.
• Communicate significant findings, problems, or changes to supervisors, physicians, and other team members involved in patient care.
• Initiate patient safety plans using patient, family, and community resources.
• Verify the plan of care prior to each visit and deliver care according to physician orders, assessment data, and established guidelines.
• Write physician orders to cover additional visits or changes to the plan of care, per agency policy.
• Integrate patient‑care goals into therapy sessions and document in therapy notes.
• Provide occupational therapy services according to accepted standards of practice and with physician certification.
• Teach patients or families activities of daily living, using adaptive equipment, sensory integration, and fine‑motor coordination skills.
• Assist patients or caregivers in securing necessary equipment, including fabrication of custom splints.
• Provide patients and/or caregivers with a home program, including modification and clarification when necessary.
• Counsel patients and families to meet therapy and related needs.
• Supervise or provide clinical direction to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, Home Health Aides, and clinical staff to ensure the therapy care plan is followed and quality of care is maintained.
• Work in a physically demanding, high‑stress environment requiring full range of motion, lifting, pushing, pulling, and transferring patients, and handling equipment.
• Possibly work irregular hours, including call hours if applicable.

You will report to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor, or designee.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current, unrestricted OT license valid for the state of work.
• Minimum one year of experience in a clinical care setting.
• Able and willing to travel within branch coverage area, with a dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance.
• Will travel up to 50% of the time.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds frequently, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.

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 qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits.

E-Verify

Elara Caring participates in E‑Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I‑9 completed.