Occupational Therapist- PRN

Elara Caring • Portage, IN

64d • Hybrid

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.

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.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Active, unrestricted OT license in Indiana
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience
• Ability to travel up to 50% within the service area
• Reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license & active 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 (Valparaiso, 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level