PRN 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:
PRN Home Health Occupational Therapist
Elara Caring | Consistent Weekly Availability Required

Help patients get back to the everyday moments that matter.
Getting dressed independently. Preparing a favorite meal. Feeling safer at home. As a Home Health Occupational Therapist with Elara Caring , you’ll help patients regain the skills and confidence to participate in daily life.

Through one-on-one visits in patients’ homes, you’ll create personalized treatment plans that turn everyday challenges into meaningful progress—with support from an interdisciplinary care team.

Looking for PRN work you can build into your routine? We’re seeking an OT who can commit to consistent, reliable days or hours each week. We’ll discuss your recurring availability during the interview so we can plan patient care and support continuity.

Why Join Elara Caring?

- One-on-one patient care: Focus on meaningful goals in the environment where patients use their skills every day.

- PRN scheduling: Establish recurring availability that works with your other commitments.

- Clinical collaboration: Partner with nurses, therapists, and clinical leaders to support patient progress.

- Professional development: Access continuing education opportunities at no cost.

- Travel support: Mileage reimbursement

How You’ll Make a Difference

- Evaluate patients’ functional abilities, home environments, and occupational therapy needs.

- 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.

What You’ll Bring

- 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

Make everyday independence your impact.
Apply today! Join Elara Caring as a PRN Home Health Occupational Therapist!

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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

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