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Elara Caring
Clyde, Ohio

Occupational Therapist OT Home Health PRN

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

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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

Evaluate patients to develop individualized treatment plans and provide occupational therapy to improve daily living skills and overall function. Monitor patient progress, educate caregivers, and coordinate adaptive equipment while supervising clinical staff.

Requirements

Requires a current, unrestricted Occupational Therapy license and a minimum of one year of experience in a clinical setting. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningPatient educationCaregiver trainingClinical documentationSplintingSupervision of clinical staffHome health care

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 38% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Ohio?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingOhio index 92.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Ohio405 active9,061 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 38% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOhio Occupational Therapist listings: 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 11% offer loan repayment431 active listings, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+2.2% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

38 jobs · 30 employers
16
<$105k
11
$105k-125k
7
$125k-145k
4
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs · 30 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
60% this job
Sign-on bonus
17%
Loan repayment
14%
PSLF eligible
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Schedule, Home HealthContract

Concierge Home Care · Melbourne, Florida

$70-$75/hr
#3

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

$67-$73/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist

$57-$70/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,128 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Elara Caring

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, Texas
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Pet insurance
401(k) with employer match
Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff
Continuing education opportunities at no cost
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Family and pet bereavement

Living in Clyde

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$213k
Median resident rent
$739/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.