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Elara Caring

Home-based care with nursing and therapy

Occupational Therapist Home Health

Rehabilitation TherapiesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
  • Hold a current, unrestricted occupational therapy license valid for the state of work.
  • Have a minimum of one year of experience in a clinical care setting.
  • Be able and willing to travel within the branch or office coverage area and travel 50% of the time.
  • Have a dependable vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws.
  • Be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently, and lift 50–100 pounds.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate occupational therapy patients to determine rehabilitation needs and potential for achievement, and develop a plan of care based on the findings.
  • Participate in implementing and developing the Plan of Care to ensure quality and continuity of care and proper discharge planning; make initial therapy evaluation visits, reevaluate therapy needs during each visit, and conduct follow-up assessments according to OASIS and PPS regulatory guidelines.
  • Communicate significant findings, problems, and changes in the patient’s condition or environment to the appropriate supervisor, physician, and other team members involved in patient care.
  • Initiate a patient safety plan using the patient, family, and community resources.
  • Verify the Plan of Care before each visit and provide care according to physician’s orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines.
  • Write physician orders to cover additional visits and changes to the Plan of Care, per agency policy.
  • Incorporate patient care goals established in the Plan of Care into therapy care, as documented in therapy notes.
  • Perform occupational therapy services according to accepted standards of practice and as certified by the patient’s physician.
  • Instruct patients and/or their families in activities of daily living using adaptive equipment, sensory integration, and fine motor coordination skills.
  • Assist patients and/or caregivers in securing necessary equipment, which may include fabricating custom-made splints.
  • Instruct patients and/or caregivers in the therapy home program, providing modifications and clarification when necessary.
  • Counsel and instruct patients and families in meeting therapy and related needs.
  • Supervise and/or provide clinical direction to the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Home Health Aide, and clinical staff to ensure that the therapy care plan is followed and quality care is provided.

About the Company

Elara Caring

Home-based care with nursing and therapy

Elara Caring delivers home-based health care in the United States, providing personal care, skilled nursing, and therapy to elderly people, those with chronic illnesses, and patients recovering from surgery. Trained caregivers visit patients at home and work under nursing and therapy professionals to create individualized care plans, which may include regular visits, remote monitoring, and coordination with other providers; payment comes from patient fees, insurance reimbursements, and government programs. The company uses a nationwide network to unite in-home services under one platform, emphasizing care in the home to improve outcomes and reduce overall costs. Its goal is to broaden the use of home-based care to enhance patient results while lowering health care expenses.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$706M
Headquarters
Dallas, TX
Founded
Not listed

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