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Elara Caring
Benton Harbor, Michigan

Occupational Therapist OT Home Health

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

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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!

Primary Coverage: Berrien County

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, Full Time (no weekends, no holidays)

  • 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 will also educate patients and caregivers, monitor progress, and coordinate care with the clinical team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current, unrestricted Occupational Therapy license and have at least one year of clinical experience. A valid driver's license and the ability to travel between patient homes are required.

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningPatient educationCaregiver trainingClinical documentationSplintingHome health careCommunicationSafety assessment

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Michigan, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (83 salary observations; 887 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (5,026 salary observations; 27,299 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).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Michigan?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in occupational therapyranked against 8,973 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $98k (middle half $88k–$108k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Michigan vs national$91k median in Michigan$96k nationally (−6%)83 state / 5,026 national salary observations
Cost of livingMichigan index 96.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Michigan308 active8,955 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 40% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMichigan Occupational Therapist listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment335 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,162 in the last 30 days1,579 the 30 days before (+100%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+4.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (8,973 Occupational Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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 8,973 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

44 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

40 jobs · 33 employers
20
<$105k
6
$105k-125k
8
$125k-145k
6
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

37 jobs · 33 employers
401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
51% this job
Sign-on bonus
22%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
5%

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, OT

$62-$72/hr
+ 42 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,973 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

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 Benton Harbor

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$217k
Typical market rent
$1,065/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.4
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Niles, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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