Occupational Therapist OT PRN
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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
- Occupational Therapist (OT), Home Health, PRN
- Elara Caring | Warwick, RI
Help patients regain independence where it matters most, at home.
Getting dressed. Preparing a meal. Returning to a favorite routine. Your work as an Occupational Therapist can help patients build the confidence and skills to take part in everyday life.
Elara Caring is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist in Warwick, Rhode Island, to provide personalized care in patients’ homes. If you’re looking to add meaningful clinical work to your schedule, we’d like to connect.
Why Join Elara Caring?
- PRN opportunity to supplement your current work.
- Personalized patient care in the home setting.
- Comprehensive onboarding and mentorship to support your transition.
- A collaborative clinical team that values communication and quality care.
- Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.
What You’ll Do
- Evaluate patients’ functional abilities and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Help patients improve daily living skills, strength, coordination, and safety.
- Recommend adaptive equipment and home modifications.
- Teach patients and caregivers techniques that support independence between visits.
- Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team.
- Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation.
- Supervise occupational therapy assistants as appropriate.
What You’ll Need
- Current Rhode Island Occupational Therapist license.
- At least 1 year of occupational therapy experience.
- Current CPR certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Strong communication skills and a commitment to quality patient care.
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.
Put your OT skills to work helping patients feel more capable at home. Apply today.
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
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Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will evaluate patients' functional abilities and develop individualized treatment plans to improve daily living skills and safety. They will also collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current Rhode Island Occupational Therapist license and have at least one year of relevant experience. A valid driver's license and current CPR certification are also required for this position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Rhode Island is 102.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.1% of Rhode Island 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, 44% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Occupational Therapy median $110k (middle half $101k–$120k)28 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Rhode Island index 102.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Rhode Island | 18 active | 9,218 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 44% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Occupational Therapist listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +3.6% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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