PRN Occupational Therapist 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 daily living skills and independence. They are also responsible for educating patients and caregivers while coordinating adaptive equipment and supervising clinical staff.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current, unrestricted Occupational Therapy license and have at least one year of experience in a clinical setting. A valid driver's license and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds are also required.
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 58% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Occupational Therapy median $98k (middle half $83k–$106k)47 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Louisiana index 88.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Louisiana | 90 active | 9,109 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 58% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Louisiana Occupational Therapist listings: 4% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment100 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,199 in the last 30 days | 1,714 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +3.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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