Home Health Occupational Therapist
Elara Caring
Edwardsville, IL

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)

Empower Patients to Live Independently—At Home

At Elara Caring, we believe there’s no place like home—and no better place for healing. Every day, our compassionate care teams support more than 60,000 patients in the comfort of their homes, helping them live safer, more independent lives wherever they are on their health journey.

As an Occupational Therapist, you play a critical role in advancing our mission. Your expertise helps patients regain independence in daily activities, improve safety, and enhance overall quality of life. Being part of Elara Caring means carrying out your true calling each day—delivering exceptional care while collaborating with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals who share your commitment to compassion and excellence.

To continue leading the industry in home-based care, we are seeking a skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our team. If you’re passionate about patient-centered care and want to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply today.

Why Join the Elara Caring Mission?

• Supportive and collaborative team environment

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day

• Competitive compensation package

• Tuition reimbursement for full-time employees

• Continuing education opportunities at no cost to all employees

• Career growth and advancement opportunities

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

• 401(k) with employer match

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• Family and pet bereavement leave

• Pet insurance options

Your Role as an Occupational Therapist

As an Occupational Therapist, you will deliver high-quality therapy services that promote patient independence, safety, and well-being. Key responsibilities include:

• Evaluating patients to determine rehabilitation needs, functional potential, and appropriate plans of care

• Developing, implementing, and updating individualized Plans of Care in accordance with clinical findings, physician orders, and regulatory guidelines

• Completing initial evaluations, ongoing reassessments, and follow-up visits in compliance with OASIS and PPS requirements

• Communicating significant findings, changes in condition, or safety concerns to physicians, supervisors, and interdisciplinary care team members

• Initiating and implementing patient safety plans utilizing patient, family, and community resources

• Verifying and adhering to the Plan of Care prior to each visit and delivering care consistent with established standards and physician directives

• Writing physician orders for additional visits or modifications to the Plan of Care in accordance with agency policy

• Integrating patient-centered goals into therapy interventions and documenting progress accurately and timely

• Providing occupational therapy services consistent with accepted standards of practice and physician certification

• Educating patients and caregivers on activities of daily living (ADLs), adaptive equipment use, sensory integration, and fine motor coordination skills

• Assisting patients and caregivers in obtaining necessary equipment, including fabrication of custom-made splints when needed

• Instructing patients and caregivers on home therapy programs, providing modifications and clarification as appropriate

• Counseling patients and families to support therapy goals and overall care needs

• Supervising and providing clinical direction to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs), Home Health Aides (HHAs), and other clinical staff to ensure quality and continuity of care

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Physically demanding and high-paced clinical environment

• Full range of body motion required, including lifting, transferring, and assisting patients

• Ability to work irregular or on-call hours as needed

• Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently

• Must be able to lift 50–100 lbs

Qualifications & Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program

• Current, unrestricted Occupational Therapist license in the state of practice

• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience

• Willingness and ability to travel within the assigned branch or coverage area (up to 50% travel)

• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws

Reporting Structure

This position reports to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor, or designee.

As a growing organization, we invite you to share your information with us for consideration for future career opportunities. This is an exciting chance to connect with our compassionate and dedicated team, who truly value your unique skills and experiences in delivering exceptional care to those we serve

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We value the unique skills of veterans and military spouses. We encourage applications from military veterans and their families.

Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age (40 and older), national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. 

Elara Caring participates in E-Verify and we will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers like Elara Caring can only use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9.

At Elara Caring, pay and compensation are determined by a variety of factors, including education, job-related knowledge, skills, training, and experience. Our compensation structure reflects the cost of labor across different U.S. geographic markets, and may vary based on location.

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