Occupational Therapist

Elara Caring • Valparaiso, IN

23d

About The Position

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: ✨ Why You’ll Love Being an Occupational Therapist at Elara Caring 💬 A Team That Champions You Collaborative, supportive, mission-driven environment A role where your impact changes lives daily 🎉 Rewards That Celebrate Your Talent Competitive compensation package Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff Free continuing education for all employees Opportunities for professional advancement 🛡️ Benefits That Have You Covered Medical, dental & vision insurance 401(k) with employer match PTO, paid holidays & bereavement (including pet bereavement ❤️) Pet insurance (because fur family matters!) 🏡 What You’ll Do as an Occupational Therapist As an OT with Elara Caring, you will help patients regain independence by delivering compassionate, high-quality home-based therapy. This is a physically active, fast-paced role where you’ll make a visible impact every single day. 🌟 Be Part of Something Extraordinary If you’re a compassionate Occupational Therapist ready to make a real difference—while enjoying autonomy, growth, and a supportive team— we want to meet you . 📍 Apply today to join the Terre Haute team serving Merrillville, Portage, and Wheatfield, IN!

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Active, unrestricted OT license in Indiana
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience
• Ability to travel up to 50% within the service area
• Reliable vehicle, driver’s license & auto insurance
• Comfortable lifting 50–100 lbs and performing physical patient care tasks

Responsibilities

• Conducting initial OT evaluations & ongoing reassessments
• Creating and updating individualized Plans of Care
• Ensuring compliance with OASIS & regulatory guidelines
• Communicating clinical updates to physicians & care teams
• Teaching ADL techniques, safety strategies & adaptive equipment use
• Recommending or helping fabricate assistive devices and splints
• Educating patients & families on home programs
• Supervising COTAs, HHAs, and clinical staff
• Traveling within your assigned territory (Merrillville, Portage & Wheatfield)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff
• Free continuing education for all employees
• Opportunities for professional advancement
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• PTO, paid holidays & bereavement (including pet bereavement ❤️)
• Pet insurance (because fur family matters!)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees