Occupational Therapist (OT) PRN

Job description

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.

nJob Description:

nOccupational Therapist (OT)

nAt 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.

nTo 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!

nWhy Join the Elara Caring mission?

nnnWork in a collaborative environment.

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nnBe rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference

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nnCompetitive compensation package

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nnTuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost

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nnOpportunities for advancement

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nnComprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits

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nn401(K) with employer match

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nnPaid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement

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nnPet insurance

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n nAs an Occupational Therapist, you'll contribute to our success in the following ways:

nnnEvaluates the occupational therapy patient to determine the rehabilitation needs, potential for achievement, and develops a plan of care in accordance with the findings.

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nnParticipates 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.

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nnCommunicates significant findings, problems, changes in condition or environment to the appropriate supervisor, the physician, and other team members involved with patient care.

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nnInitiates plan for patient safety, using the patient, family, and community resources.

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nnVerifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to physician's orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines.

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nnWrites physician orders to cover additional visits and changes to the Plan of Care, per agency policy.

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nnIncorporates patient care goals established in the Plan of Care, into therapy care, as evidenced by documentation in therapy notes.

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nnPerforms occupational therapy services in accordance with accepted standards of practice and certified by the patient's physician.

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nnInstructs 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.

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nnAssists patient and/or caregiver in securing necessary equipment, which may include fabrication of custom- made splints.

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nnInstructs the patient and/or caregiver in the therapy home program providing modification and clarification when necessary.

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nnCounsels and instructs the patient and family in meeting therapy and related needs.

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nnSupervises 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.

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nnPhysically demanding, high stress environment

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nnFull range of body motion including handling, lifting and transfer of patients

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nnPotentially work irregular hours including call hours if applicable

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n nWhat is Required?

nnnGraduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program

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nnCurrent, unrestricted OT license valid for the state of work

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nnMinimum one (1) year of experience in a clinical care setting

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nnAble and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area.

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nnMust possess a valid driver's license, maintain an acceptable driving record, OR have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations

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nnMust be able and willing to travel 50%

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nnAbility to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment

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n nThe base salary for this position is $70.00 to $80.00 per point, based on the company's good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual pay will be determined based on factors such as education, experience, skills, and internal equity.

nEqual 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

nPay & 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

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

Worksite address

newtown, CT, 06470, US

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