Home Health Occupational Therapist

Company: Elara Caring
Location: Temple
Posted on: January 8, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Elara Caring is seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist for a job in Temple, Texas. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Occupational Therapist - Discipline: Therapy - Duration: Ongoing - Employment Type: Staff /n 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 (Full-Time) Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM At Elara Caring, we believe the best care happens where patients feel most comfortable—at home. Each day, our clinicians provide compassionate, high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients nationwide, meeting them wherever they are on their health journey. As a full-time Occupational Therapist, you’ll enjoy a consistent weekday schedule while helping patients regain independence and improve their quality of life in the comfort of their homes. You’ll be supported by a collaborative, mission-driven team that values clinical excellence, autonomy, and work-life balance. To continue delivering industry-leading home-based care, we’re seeking an Occupational Therapist who is compassionate, motivated, and committed to exceptional patient outcomes. Why Join Elara Caring? - Full-time weekday schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM - Supportive and collaborative clinical team environment - Competitive compensation package - Tuition reimbursement for full-time employees - Continuing education opportunities at no cost - Career growth and advancement opportunities - Comprehensive benefits, including: - Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 401(k) with employer match - Paid time off and paid holidays - Family and pet bereavement leave - Pet insurance What You’ll Do - Evaluate patients to identify occupational therapy needs and develop individualized Plans of Care - Complete initial evaluations, reassessments, and follow-up visits in compliance with OASIS and PPS guidelines - Implement and revise Plans of Care to ensure quality, continuity, and effective discharge planning - Communicate significant findings and changes in patient condition to physicians and interdisciplinary team members - Provide occupational therapy services in accordance with physician orders and accepted standards of practice - Instruct patients and caregivers in activities of daily living, adaptive equipment use, sensory integration, and fine motor coordination - Assist patients and caregivers in obtaining necessary equipment, including fabrication of custom splints when appropriate - Educate patients and families on home therapy programs and modify plans as needed - Supervise and provide clinical direction to COTAs, HHAs, and clinical staff to ensure high-quality care delivery - Promote patient safety using family and community resources Physical & Work Requirements - Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently - Ability to lift and transfer 50–100 pounds - Willingness to travel within the assigned coverage area (up to 50%) - Home-based, physically active work environment - May include occasional irregular hours or call coverage, as applicable What We’re Looking For - Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program - Current, unrestricted OT license in the state of practice - Minimum one (1) year of experience in a clinical care setting - Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance - Ability and willingness to travel within the branch coverage area You will report to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor, or designee and be supported by experienced leadership. Apply today and build a fulfilling full-time career with Elara Caring—where your work truly makes a difference. We value the unique skills of veterans and military spouses. We encourage applications from military veterans and their families. Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age (40 and older), national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Elara Caring participates in E-Verify and we will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers like Elara Caring can only use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9. At Elara Caring, pay and compensation are determined by a variety of factors, including education, job-related knowledge, skills, training, and experience. Our compensation structure reflects the cost of labor across different U.S. geographic markets, and may vary based on location. This is not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities and requirements; upon request, a job description can be provided. If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by reaching out to . Elara Caring Job ID JR-131046. Posted job title: Occupational Therapist OT Home Health About Elara Caring Elara Caring is one of the nation’s leading providers of home-based care with a growing footprint of 26,000 caregivers and 60,000 patients in 18 states. Whether you are new to home-based care or a seasoned in-home care professional, Elara Caring will meet you where you are and develop a unique learning plan that recognizes your experience and invests in your clinical professional journey. From our preceptor program to certification prep courses, quality assessments or management training, we care about you and your success.

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