Occupational Therapist OT Home Health

ELARA CARING · CONROE, TX Full Time
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Job Description

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: Job Title: Occupational Therapist, Home Health Schedule: Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Make a Meaningful Impact Every Day At Elara Caring, we believe the best place for care is where patients feel most comfortable, at home. Every day our compassionate teams deliver high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients nationwide, helping them live safely and independently in the place they love most. As a full-time Occupational Therapist, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in patients' lives while enjoying a consistent Monday through Friday schedule with no weekends. If you are passionate about helping patients regain independence and thrive in their own homes, we invite you to join our mission-driven team. Why Join Elara Caring? We believe that when we support our team, they can provide the very best care to our patients. Full-Time Benefits Include: Consistent schedule, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM Competitive compensation package Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision 401(k) with employer match Generous paid time off and paid holidays Tuition reimbursement for full-time employees Free continuing education opportunities Career growth and advancement opportunities Collaborative and supportive clinical environment Pet insurance Family and pet bereavement leave Your Role as an Occupational Therapist As part of our interdisciplinary team, you will help patients regain independence and improve their quality of life through personalized occupational therapy services in the home setting. Key Responsibilities Evaluate patients to determine rehabilitation needs and develop individualized plans of care Perform initial therapy evaluations and ongoing reassessments according to OASIS and PPS regulatory guidelines Collaborate with physicians and care teams to ensure quality outcomes and continuity of care Communicate significant findings or changes in patient condition to the care team Educate patients and caregivers on activities of daily living using adaptive equipment and therapeutic techniques Assist patients and caregivers in securing necessary equipment, which may include custom splint fabrication Provide instruction and support for home therapy programs Counsel patients and families on therapy goals and care needs Supervise and provide clinical direction to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, Home Health Aides, and other clinical staff Ensure documentation meets professional standards and regulatory guidelines This position involves a physically active environment, including patient transfers and movement between patient homes. What You Will Need Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program Current, unrestricted Occupational Therapist license in the state of practice Minimum one y

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Support roles in senior living — housekeeping, maintenance, activities, and social work — are far more resident-facing than similar positions in other industries. Housekeepers and maintenance staff interact with residents in their personal living spaces daily, which requires discretion, patience, and genuine respect for the people who live there. In Texas, even non-clinical staff must complete facility-specific training on topics like abuse prevention, infection control, and emergency procedures.

Activities coordinators and social workers play a direct role in resident well-being — isolation and depression are significant concerns in senior living, and programming that keeps residents socially engaged has measurable health outcomes. Maintenance staff in senior care need to understand life-safety systems (fire alarms, emergency generators, call systems) and are often the first responders for building emergencies. Background checks are required for all positions, and many facilities prefer candidates who have previous experience working with older adults.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.

For housekeeping roles, the day follows a room-by-room schedule — cleaning resident rooms, sanitizing common areas, managing laundry, and responding to spill or accident cleanups as they happen. Infection control protocols are more rigorous than in hotels or commercial cleaning, especially during flu season or respiratory illness outbreaks.

Maintenance staff handle a daily work order queue — everything from changing light bulbs and fixing call buttons to HVAC maintenance and plumbing repairs. Life-safety equipment checks (fire extinguishers, exit lighting, generator testing) happen on set schedules. Activities professionals plan and lead group programming — exercise classes, crafts, music sessions, outings — and also provide one-on-one engagement for residents who cannot participate in group settings. Social workers manage care conferences, discharge planning, family mediation, and community resource referrals. Across all these roles, the common thread is that you become a familiar, trusted presence in residents' daily lives.

About This Employer

ELARA CARING is a Parent Agency located in CONROE, TX at 200 RIVER POINTE DRIVE SUITE 110. This facility holds a 3.8-star Google rating based on 24 reviews.

Care services offered: Hospice

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Employer profile provided by Houston Senior Living Guide

Houston Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Home Health and Personal Care Aide positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $11.27/hr ($23,442/yr). The typical range is $10.92 – $13.35/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $22,235/yr
Houston Median $23,442/yr
Experienced (90th) $31,928/yr
vs. National Median -34.5%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.

Facility Snapshot

Google Rating ★ 3.8 (24 reviews)
Facility Type Parent Agency

200 RIVER POINTE DRIVE SUITE 110, CONROE, TX 77304

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