Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist Requisition ID 2026-34801 of Openings 2 Area of Interest Therapy Company Elderwood Location Elderwood at Ticonderoga Position Type Regular Full-Time Salary $44.01 - $66.02 / hour Salary $44.01 - $66.02 / hour Overview At Elderwood, our Mission is People Caring for People. We strive to not only be the partner of choice for our residents, their families and community players - but also for our employees. Gain Confidence, Hone Skills, Serve with Purpose.

As you continue your career pathway in the ever-evolving healthcare space, we want to take a moment to remind you about the opportunities available at Elderwood, a network of over 40 facilities across the northeast maintains required contact with physician. Maintains written evaluations, progress notes, MDS records and discharge summaries for individuals in occupational therapy program. Confers with other health care staff regarding special needs of indviduals to enhance rehabilitation or maintenance of function.

Provides input for Care Planning meetings and attends during absences of the Director of Occupational Therapy. Maintains statistical records of indviduals' treatments. Assists with in-service training programs upon request.

Records and updates individual's care plan. Submits requisition for supplies needed in the treatment of individuals to Director of Occupational Therapy. Assumes all duties of the Director of Occupational Therapy, if applicable, during absences including supervision of COTA's and Occupational Therapy Aides.

Assumes responsibility for all necessary documentation. Qualifications Occupational Therapist: Graduation from an approved school of occupational therapy required. State license to practice occupational therapy required.

Two years' experience in occupational therapy preferred. Interest in occupational therapy treatment programs for the geriatric and subacute populations utilizing a team approach. Ability to direct others necessary.

Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing required. Current, valid CPR/BLS credential Sense of responsibility and ability to work well with residents, families, and other staff members required. Qualities of maturity, diplomacy, and ability to work well with others required.

Ability to work with geriatric and chronically ill residents, as well as other professionals in a friendly and helpful manner necessary. Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence required. This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors.

In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level. EOE Statement WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.