Occupational Therapist- PRN

Why You'll Love Being an Occupational Therapist at Elara Caring

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.

• Collaborative, supportive, mission-driven environment
• A role where your impact changes lives daily

• 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!)

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 (Valparaiso, Merrillville, Portage & Wheatfield)

This is a physically active, fast‑paced role where you'll make a visible impact every single day.

• 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

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 Valparaiso, IN team serving Merrillville, Portage, and Wheatfield!

Equal Employment Opportunity:
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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

EVerify:
Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.