PRN Home Health OT — Consistent Hours & Mileage

Elara Caring; Elgin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One-on-one care

PRN scheduling

Clinical collaboration

Professional development

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking a PRN Home Health Occupational Therapist to support patients in their own homes. You will perform evaluations, develop individualized plans, and guide patients toward daily living independence with a focus on safety and quality of care.

Ideal candidates will have 1+ year of clinical experience (home health preferred), a valid OT license for the state, and reliable weekly availability to ensure continuity of care across visits.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Occupational Therapist license in the state of practice.
• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• At least one year of experience in a clinical care setting; home health experience preferred.
• Consistent, dependable weekly availability to support scheduled visits and continuity of care.
• Strong communication, clinical judgment, organization, and time management skills.
• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record, or reliable transportation between patient homes and assigned work locations.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ functional abilities and home environments.
• Develop and carry out individualized treatment plans in accordance with physician orders.
• Help patients improve daily living skills, fine motor coordination, and functional independence.
• Teach patients and caregivers adaptive techniques, home exercises, and strategies for safer daily routines.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and specialized devices, including custom splints when appropriate.
• Monitor progress, update treatment plans, and communicate changes or safety concerns to physicians and the care team.
• Provide supervision and clinical guidance to COTAs and other staff as appropriate to their scope of practice and agency requirements.
• Complete accurate, timely documentation and coordinate care to support safe transitions and help prevent avoidable hospitalizations.
• Follow applicable clinical standards, payer requirements, privacy policies, and infection prevention procedures.

Skills

Communication

Clinical judgment

Organization

Time management

Driving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Elara Caring is seeking a PRN Home Health Occupational Therapist to support patients in their own homes. You will perform evaluations, develop individualized plans, and guide patients toward daily living independence with a focus on safety and quality of care.

Ideal candidates will have 1+ year of clinical experience (home health preferred), a valid OT license for the state, and reliable weekly availability to ensure continuity of care across visits.