PRN Occupational Therapist Home Health

Bradbury Home Health, Inc.; Natchitoches (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Fleet vehicle program

Job summary

Elara Caring in Louisiana is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our home health team. You will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and work to improve independence and daily living skills in patients.

Requirements include an active OT license, graduation from an accredited OT program, and at least one year of clinical experience. You must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted OT license valid for the state of work.
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Minimum one year of clinical care experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and travel to patient homes.

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 experience

OT licensure

Home health knowledge

Patient education

Education

OT degree from accredited program

Current OT license

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

To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need an Occupational Therapist with commitment and compassion.

Are you one of them?

• 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.

What is Required?

• Current, unrestricted OT license valid for the state of work
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Minimum one (1) 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, maintain an acceptable driving record, OR have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations

What's in it for you?

• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits including pet insurance
• 401(K) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) or mileage reimbursement.

* Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.

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

EVerify

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

Our Work Experience

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people.

Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.