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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:

Occupational Therapist – Milford, CT (Orthopedic Focus)

At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there’s no place like home, and that’s why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their health journey, we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as an Occupational Therapist.

This position will primarily focus on orthopedic visits in the Milford, CT area.

To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need an Occupational Therapist with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today!

Why Join the Elara Caring mission?

+ Work in a collaborative environment

+ Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference

+ Competitive compensation package

+ Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost

+ Opportunities for advancement

+ Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits

+ 401(K) with employer match

+ Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement

+ Pet insurance

As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways:

+ Evaluate patients to determine rehabilitation needs and develop a plan of care

+ Implement and update the Plan of Care to ensure quality and continuity

+ Make initial and follow-up therapy visits, including reassessments

+ Communicate significant findings and changes to the care team

+ Initiate safety plans using patient, family, and community resources

+ Provide care according to physician’s orders and established standards

+ Write physician orders for additional visits and changes to the Plan of Care

+ Incorporate therapy goals into care and document progress

+ Deliver occupational therapy services per accepted standards

+ Instruct patients and families in activities of daily living and use of adaptive equipment

+ Assist in securing necessary equipment, including custom splints

+ Provide home program instruction and counseling

+ Supervise and direct COTAs, HHAs, and clinical staff to ensure quality care

Requirements:

+ Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program

+ Current, unrestricted OT license valid for the state of Connecticut

+ Minimum one (1) year of experience in a clinical care setting

+ Willingness and ability to travel within the Milford, CT coverage area

+ Dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance

+ Ability to travel up to 50%

+ Physical ability to lift 50–100 lbs and perform full range of body motion

You will report to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor, or designee.

_We value the unique skills of veterans and military spouses. We encourage applications from military veterans and their families._

_Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age (40 and older), national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law._

_Elara Caring participates in E-Verify and we will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers like Elara Caring can only use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9._

_At Elara Caring, pay and compensation are determined by a variety of factors, including education, job-related knowledge, skills, training, and experience. Our compensation structure reflects the cost of labor across different U.S. geographic markets, and may vary based on location._

_This is not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities and requirements; upon request, a job description can be provided._

_If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by reaching out to_ [email protected]._