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Occupational Therapist OT Home Health PRN

Elara Caring·Huntley, Illinois

$65 - $70/hr·Part Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 7 days ago
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About the role

Evaluates patients to determine rehabilitation needs and develops and implements a comprehensive plan of care. Provides direct occupational therapy services, including ADL training and equipment procurement, while supervising clinical staff to ensure quality care.

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 OT Home Health PRN 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. 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? If so, apply today! 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 As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways: 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% Able to sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently and be able to lift 50-100 lbs. The low end of the compensation range is 38.00 per point to the high end up to 40.00 per point 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. You will report to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor or designee. The low end of the compensation range is $65.00 to the high end up $70.00 Per point based on the company’s good faith estimate at the time of posting​. #LI-SD1 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.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program with a current, unrestricted state license and at least one year of clinical experience. Requires a valid driver's license, dependable vehicle, and the physical ability to lift 50-100 lbs.

  • professional certificate
  • Plan Of Care Development
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Patient Evaluation
  • Sensory Integration
  • Fine Motor Coordination
  • Splint Fabrication
  • Patient Transferring
  • Adaptive Equipment Utilization
  • Activities Of Daily Living (ADL) Training
  • OASIS Guidelines
  • PPS Regulatory Guidelines
  • Patient Safety Planning

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Pet bereavement leave
  • Pet insurance
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • 401(K) with employer match
  • Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff
  • Family bereavement leave

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$65 - $70/hr
Locations
Huntley, Illinois; DeKalb, Illinois
Posted
Jul 21, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Elara Caring

Elara Caring is one of the nation’s largest providers of home-based care, with a national footprint in the Northeast, Midwest and Southwest. The company is comprised of 26,000 caregivers serving over 60,000 patients and their families daily, in 225 locations across 17 states and...

Salary listed on 281 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size10,001+ employees
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