Occupational Therapist - 85K-120K per year - Des Plaines - Elara Caring

    Elara Caring
    Elara Caring Des Plaines

    1 day ago

    Description
    Elara Caring is seeking a Occupational Therapist for a job in Des Plaines, Illinois.
    Job Description & Requirements


    Specialty:
    Occupational Therapist

    Discipline:
    Therapy

    Duration:
    Ongoing

    Employment Type:
    Staff


    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 (OT) – Des Plaines, IL

    Join Elara Caring — Where Compassion Meets Purpose

    At

    Elara Caring , we believe the best care happens where patients feel most comfortable:

    right at home . Every day, our dedicated teams deliver high‑quality, personal care to more than

    60,000 patients

    exactly where they live. As an


    Occupational Therapist , you'll play a vital role in helping patients regain independence, build confidence, and improve their daily lives — all while being supported by a team that truly cares.

    If you're driven by compassion, excellence, and making a meaningful difference,

    we'd love to meet you.
    Why You'll Love Working With Us

    Collaborative, supportive work environment
    A unique opportunity to impact patient lives daily
    Competitive pay structure
    Tuition reimbursement (full-time) & free continuing education for all
    Career advancement and professional growth
    Comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance
    401(k) with employer match
    Generous PTO, paid holidays, and bereavement (including pet)
    Optional pet insurance
    Work that truly makes a difference
    What You'll Do as an Occupational Therapist

    As a key clinician on our home health team, you will:
    Conduct comprehensive OT evaluations to determine patient needs and rehab goals
    Develop individualized, high‑quality Plans of Care
    Complete OASIS assessments and provide ongoing re-evaluations
    Communicate patient changes to the care team and physician
    Promote patient safety using family and community resources
    Verify and follow physician orders each visit
    Write orders for additional visits or Plan of Care adjustments
    Document therapy interventions aligned with goals
    Provide hands‑on OT services using best practice standards
    Teach ADLs, fine motor and sensory integration strategies using adaptive equipment
    Assist with acquiring or fabricating custom splints when needed
    Provide home exercise program training to patients/caregivers
    Offer education and supportive counseling to patients and families
    Supervise COTAs, HHAs, and clinical team members as needed
    Work in a physically active and occasionally high‑stress environment
    Travel within the designated service area (up to 50%)
    ‍

    What We Require

    Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
    Active, unrestricted

    OT license in Illinois
    Minimum 1 year of clinical experience
    Willingness to travel within the Des Plaines coverage area
    Reliable transportation, valid driver's license & proof of auto insurance
    Ability to lift 50–100 lbs and perform physical patient care tasks
    Compensation Range

    $81,000 – $111,000 annually
    Compensation may include bonuses, additional earnings for work beyond quota, and performance‑based incentives. Actual pay is determined by experience, education, skills, and local market factors.
    Location

    Des Plaines, IL & surrounding service area
    Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Today

    Join a team that values compassion, innovation, and excellence in patient care. At Elara Caring, your work matters — and so do you.

    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 .

    Elara Caring Job ID #JR Posted job title: Occupational Therapist- Fulltime
    About Elara Caring


    Elara Caring is one of the nation's leading providers of home-based care with a growing footprint of 26,000 caregivers and 60,000 patients in 18 states.

    Whether you are new to home-based care or a seasoned in-home care professional, Elara Caring will meet you where you are and develop a unique learning plan that recognizes your experience and invests in your clinical professional journey.

    From our preceptor program to certification prep courses, quality assessments or management training, we care about you and your success.

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