Occupational Therapist OT PRN 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 monitor patient progress, educate caregivers, 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 the ability to travel between patient homes are required.
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (285 salary observations; 2,591 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,856 salary observations; 26,330 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Occupational Therapy median $107k (middle half $86k–$120k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Texas vs national | $94k median in Texas | $97k nationally (−3%)285 state / 6,856 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Texas | 947 active | 9,309 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 44% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas Occupational Therapist listings: 9% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,126 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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