- Location
- Chariton - IA, United States of America · Osceola - IA
- Type
- Part-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Education
- Certification
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Source
- Workday
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
Serving Wayne, Decatur & Union Counties
Join the Mission. Feel the Impact. Love Where You Work.
At Elara Caring, we believe the best care happens where patients feel safest—their home. Every day, our compassionate teams bring high‑quality care to more than 60,000 patients, and we’re looking for exceptional Occupational Therapists to continue that mission.
If you’re a passionate OT who believes in meaningful work, flexible scheduling, and changing lives one visit at a time… we want you on our team!
🌟 Why You’ll Love Working at Elara Caring
- 🤝 Collaborative, supportive team culture
- 🎉 A unique opportunity to truly make a difference
- 💰 Competitive compensation package
- 🎓 Tuition reimbursement (for full-time staff) & free continuing education
- 📈 Growth & advancement opportunities
- 🩺 Medical, dental & vision insurance
- 💼 401(K) with employer match
- 🕒 Paid time off + holidays + family & pet bereavement leave
- 🐾 Pet insurance
- 💙 A team and mission you can feel proud of
💼 What You’ll Do as an Occupational Therapist
As an OT with Elara Caring, you’ll be a key player in empowering patients to thrive safely at home.
You'll:
- Complete OT evaluations & develop personalized care plans
- Make initial & ongoing home visits (OASIS/PPS guidelines)
- Communicate updates with physicians & care team members
- Ensure safety planning using family & community resources
- Provide therapy aligned with physician orders & best practices
- Educate patients/caregivers on ADLs, adaptive equipment, and home exercise programs
- Assist in acquiring or fabricating custom equipment/splints
- Supervise COTAs, HHAs, and clinical staff as needed
- Maintain thorough, accurate documentation
- Work in a physical, hands-on, and fast-paced environment
📍 Coverage Area
We are seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide home health services in:
👉 Wayne County
👉 Decatur County
👉 Union County
Must be able and willing to travel within these counties (approx. 50%).
✔️ What You Need
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
- Current, unrestricted OT license in the state of practice
- 1+ year clinical experience
- Reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance
- Ability to lift 50–100 lbs and perform necessary physical tasks
- Commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality care
💬 Make a Meaningful Impact—Apply Today!
If you’re ready to bring exceptional care to patients in Wayne, Decatur, and Union counties, join the Elara Caring family.
Your work will matter. Your patients will thank you. And you’ll love being part of something truly meaningful.
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.
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