Occupational Therapist- PRN

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.
Your responsibilities include:
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)
This is a physically active, fast-paced role where you’ll make a visible impact every single day.
📌 What You Need
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
🌟 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!
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 [email protected].
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 https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits.
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