Occupational Therapist

Overview

Join us at Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid, where your work truly matters.

We’re currently seeking a dedicated, high-quality Occupational Therapist to help improve the lives of our residents and their families through compassionate, expert care.

At Elderwood, our Mission is “People Caring for People”.

We are driven by our core ICARE values – Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence – which guide every interaction, decision, and level of care we provide.

We aim to be the partner of choice for our residents, their families, and communities – and just as importantly, the employer of choice for dedicated, compassionate professionals.

Here, you’ll do more than work—you’ll grow, thrive, and lead with purpose. Gain confidence. Hone your skills. Serve with heart.

$44.01 - $66.02 / hour

• 401K with employer matching
• Paid Time Off and holiday package
• Comprehensive health benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision
• Continuing education opportunities and professional development
• A supportive, team‑oriented work environment

Occupational Therapy staff members assist with ensuring the health and well‑being of residents by providing comprehensive and quality therapy services. This position is responsible for administering skilled occupational therapy treatments while maintaining the highest degree of quality care at all times. A state‑specific Occupational Therapy license is required.

With 40+ facilities across the Northeast, Elderwood is the largest business line in the Post Acute Partner Family of Companies. We are committed to exceptional care, which starts with exceptional people. Nurses, aides, therapists, social workers, culinary and housekeeping staff, maintenance and admin – all play a vital role in the lives of our residents.

• Initiates skilled occupational therapy treatments in accordance with physician’s orders; 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 individuals 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 individuals’ 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 COTAs and Occupational Therapy Aides. Assumes responsibility for all necessary documentation.

• 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 when 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.

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.