Occupational Therapist
Company: Elderwood
Location: Lockport
Posted on: May 4, 2025
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Job Description:
Salary: $29.14 - $43.73 / hour Overview:At Elderwood, our
Mission is People Caring for People. Our values of Integrity,
Collaboration, Accountability, Respect & Excellence are at the core
of everything we do. 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.MUST BE LICENSED AS AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTAs 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 & the largest of 6 business lines in the Post Acute
Partner Family of Companies. Elderwood is an organization committed
to providing high-quality care to our valued residents. To do this,
we rely on skilled and compassionate employees nurses, aides,
therapists, social workers, dietary & housekeeping associates,
maintenance staff and administrative resources - to help us achieve
our goals.Elderwood at Lockport is looking to add skilled & caring
Occupational Therapist to their team! We are searching for full
time & per diem availability.Occupational Therapist full time
compensation: $29.14 - $43.73 / hourOccupational Therapist per diem
compensation: $45.00 / hourApply today! Benefits for full time
employees include:401K with Employer MatchingPTO & Holiday
PackageFull Suite of Health Benefits - Medical, Dental,
VisionContinuing education programs and more!We are seeking a high
quality, engaging Occupational Therapist to be on the front lines,
making the difference in the lives of our community. Our values are
noted as our 'ICARE' principles and are at the core of everything
we do: Integrity - We are honest and do what is right.
Collaboration - We work as a team and earn the trust of our
partners. Accountability - We turn purpose into action and achieve
our goals and celebrate the accomplishments of others. Respect - We
treat other with courtesy and dignity. Excellence - We pursue high
standards and innovation to be the best.Occupational Therapist
position overview: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 ensuring that the highest degree of quality care is
maintained at all times. State specific Occupational Therapy
license required.Responsibilities:Occupational Therapist:Initiates
skilled occupational therapy treatments in accordance with
physicians 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 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 individuals 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.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 credentialSense 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.by Jobble
Keywords: Elderwood, Niagara Falls , Occupational Therapist, Healthcare , Lockport, New York
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