Occupational Therapist OT Home Health
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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.
Job Description
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!
- As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways:
- Evaluate patients to identify occupational therapy needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Provide occupational therapy to improve independence, daily living skills, fine motor coordination, and overall function.
- Educate patients and caregivers on home therapy programs, adaptive techniques, and equipment.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans based on changing needs and physician orders.
- Communicate patient progress, changes in condition, and safety concerns to physicians and the care team.
- Coordinate adaptive equipment and specialized devices, including custom splints when needed.
Provide guidance and supervision to COTAs, Home Health Aides, and other clinical staff involved in patient care.
What Is Required?
- Current, unrestricted OT license valid for the state of work
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
- Minimum one (1) year of experience in a clinical care setting
Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain an acceptable driving record, OR have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations
What's in It for You?
- Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits including pet insurance
- 401(K) with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
- Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
- Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) or mileage reimbursement.
- Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.
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 careers.elara.com
EVerify: Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will evaluate patients to develop individualized treatment plans and provide therapy to improve independence and daily living skills. They will also educate patients and caregivers on home programs and coordinate adaptive equipment while supervising clinical staff.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current, unrestricted Occupational Therapy license and have graduated from an accredited program. A minimum of one year of clinical experience and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation are required.
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Michigan, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (82 salary observations; 860 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (4,943 salary observations; 28,957 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in occupational therapy | ranked against 9,068 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Michigan vs national | $91k median in Michigan | $96k nationally (−5%)82 state / 4,943 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Michigan index 96.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Michigan | 315 active | 9,068 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 36% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Michigan occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment336 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,166 in the last 30 days | 1,639 the 30 days before (+93%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +2.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist OT Home Health at Elara Caring a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,068 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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