Occupational Therapist

Elderwood•Cheektowaga, NY

10d

About The Position

Elderwood at Cheektowaga is seeking a skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist to provide comprehensive, high-quality therapy services to residents. The role administers skilled occupational therapy treatments in accordance with physician orders while maintaining required physician contact and high standards of care. The therapist supports residents in restoring independence and engaging in daily activities through individualized, resident-centered care and interdisciplinary collaboration. The position includes maintaining evaluations, progress notes, MDS records, discharge summaries, treatment statistics, care plans, and other required documentation. The therapist contributes to care planning, collaborates with other health care staff, may assist with in-service training, and submits supply requisitions. During absences of the Director of Occupational Therapy, the therapist may assume the director’s duties, including supervision of COTAs and Occupational Therapy Aides. This is a full-time position at Elderwood at Cheektowaga. The employer describes a supportive, team-oriented work environment with interdisciplinary collaboration and opportunities for continuing education and professional advancement.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved school of occupational therapy.
Active state license to practice occupational therapy.
Current, valid CPR/BLS credential.
Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.
Ability to direct others.
Ability to work well with residents, families, and other staff members.
Maturity, diplomacy, and ability to work well with others.
Ability to work with geriatric and chronically ill residents and other professionals in a friendly and helpful manner.
Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence.
Intermediate or more advanced ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in occupational therapy.
Interest in occupational therapy treatment programs for geriatric and subacute populations using a team approach.

Responsibilities

Initiate skilled occupational therapy treatments in accordance with physician orders and maintain required contact with physicians.
Maintain written evaluations, progress notes, MDS records, and discharge summaries for individuals in the occupational therapy program.
Confer with other health care staff about individuals’ special needs to support rehabilitation or maintenance of function.
Provide input for Care Planning meetings and attend meetings during the Director of Occupational Therapy’s absences.
Maintain statistical records of individuals’ treatments.
Assist with in-service training programs upon request.
Record and update individuals’ care plans.
Submit requisitions for supplies needed to treat individuals to the Director of Occupational Therapy.
Assume the duties of the Director of Occupational Therapy, if applicable, during absences, including supervision of COTAs and Occupational Therapy Aides.
Complete all necessary documentation.