Home Health Occupational Therapist

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:

Home Health Occupational Therapist

Full Time

Coverage area: Newaygo, Mecosta, Mason, Oceana Counties

At Elara Caring, we care where you are-and we believe the best place for care is at home. That's why we deliver high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day, right where they live. Every team member plays a vital role in this mission, and as an Occupational Therapist, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across a broad and diverse patient population.

This role offers a large geographic territory, giving you variety in your day, independence in your schedule, and the ability to truly connect with patients across multiple communities-all while being fully supported by a collaborative clinical team.

Why Join the Elara Caring Mission?

• Autonomy + Flexibility: Manage your day across a multi-county territory

• Company Car Provided to support travel across your coverage area

• Flexible Scheduling: Monday-Friday or option for 4x10-hour shifts

• Collaborative, team-based environment

• Competitive compensation package

• Tuition reimbursement (full-time) + free continuing education

• Career growth and advancement opportunities

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

• 401(k) with employer match

• Generous PTO, paid holidays, and family/pet bereavement leave

• Pet insurance

What You'll Do:

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized plans of care based on functional needs and goals

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments in accordance with OASIS and regulatory guidelines

• Deliver high-quality occupational therapy services in the home setting

• Educate patients and caregivers on ADLs, adaptive equipment, and home safety

• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care

• Adjust care plans as needed and obtain physician orders for changes

• Support discharge planning and long-term patient success

• Provide guidance and supervision to COTAs and other clinical team members

What to Expect:

• A large, multi-county territory with the support and tools needed to succeed

• Independent, field-based work balanced with a strong team connection

• A dynamic environment where no two days are the same

• A role that is both physically active and clinically rewarding

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%

• Able to sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently and be able to lift 50-100 lbs.

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 recruiting@elara.com.

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.