Home Health Occupational Therapist - $85K-120K per year

Elara Caring is seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist for a job in Jersey Village, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

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:

Job Title: Occupational Therapist, Home Health
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
 

Make a Meaningful Impact Every Day

At Elara Caring, we believe the best place for care is where patients feel most comfortable, at home. Every day our compassionate teams deliver high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients nationwide, helping them live safely and independently in the place they love most.

As a full-time Occupational Therapist, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in patients’ lives while enjoying a consistent Monday through Friday schedule with no weekends. If you are passionate about helping patients regain independence and thrive in their own homes, we invite you to join our mission-driven team.

Why Join Elara Caring?

We believe that when we support our team, they can provide the very best care to our patients.

Full-Time Benefits Include:

• Consistent schedule, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM

• Competitive compensation package

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision

• 401(k) with employer match

• Generous paid time off and paid holidays

• Tuition reimbursement for full-time employees

• Free continuing education opportunities

• Career growth and advancement opportunities

• Collaborative and supportive clinical environment

• Pet insurance

• Family and pet bereavement leave

Your Role as an Occupational Therapist

As part of our interdisciplinary team, you will help patients regain independence and improve their quality of life through personalized occupational therapy services in the home setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to determine rehabilitation needs and develop individualized plans of care

• Perform initial therapy evaluations and ongoing reassessments according to OASIS and PPS regulatory guidelines

• Collaborate with physicians and care teams to ensure quality outcomes and continuity of care

• Communicate significant findings or changes in patient condition to the care team

• Educate patients and caregivers on activities of daily living using adaptive equipment and therapeutic techniques

• Assist patients and caregivers in securing necessary equipment, which may include custom splint fabrication

• Provide instruction and support for home therapy programs

• Counsel patients and families on therapy goals and care needs

• Supervise and provide clinical direction to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, Home Health Aides, and other clinical staff

• Ensure documentation meets professional standards and regulatory guidelines

This position involves a physically active environment, including patient transfers and movement between patient homes.

What You Will Need

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program

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

• Minimum one year of experience in a clinical care setting

• Ability and willingness to travel within the assigned coverage area

• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance

• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including patient transfers and equipment movement

Reporting Structure

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

Join Our Mission

At Elara Caring, every team member plays an important role in delivering compassionate care that helps patients live safely and comfortably at home. If you are looking for a rewarding career with a stable weekday schedule and meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us continue redefining the future of home health care.

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 .

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

Elara Caring Job ID #JR-133215. Posted job title: Occupational Therapist OT Home Health

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