OT - Occupational Therapist

Elderwood•North Creek, NY

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Elderwood is seeking a compassionate and clinically driven Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our skilled nursing and rehabilitation team. This is an opportunity to practice patient-centered therapy in a collaborative environment where Occupational Therapists are valued for their clinical insight, creativity, and ability to improve quality of life through functional recovery and meaningful daily activity. If you are passionate about helping older adults maximize independence, restore function, and safely navigate daily living - we’d love to connect with you. About Elderwood at North Creek Elderwood at North Creek is an 82-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in a scenic, woodland setting near the Hudson River in the North Country. The facility provides a full continuum of care including skilled nursing, long-term care, subacute rehabilitation, and specialized therapy services. Our interdisciplinary team delivers personalized care in a warm, community-focused environment. With a bright, spacious rehab gym and state-of-the-art equipment, we offer physical, occupational, and speech therapy for both short-term and long-term residents. Proudly Rated 4 Stars by CMS! Elderwood at North Creek has earned a 4-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)—exceeding both the New York state average (3.33) and the national average (3.32). This distinction reflects our commitment to quality care and strong staffing!

Requirements

Graduation from an approved school of occupational therapy required.
State license to practice occupational therapy required.
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.

Nice To Haves

Two years’ experience in occupational therapy preferred.
Interest in occupational therapy treatment programs for the geriatric and subacute populations utilizing a team approach.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat residents recovering from illness, injury, surgery, stroke, orthopedic conditions, and functional decline
Develop individualized therapy programs focused on ADLs, mobility, safety, cognition, strength, and independence
Work closely with interdisciplinary teams to support successful rehabilitation outcomes
Help residents safely return to meaningful daily routines and maximize quality of life
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and participate in care planning
Provide skilled occupational therapy evaluations and treatments in accordance with physician orders
Develop and update individualized treatment plans and care goals
Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams regarding resident progress and discharge planning
Participate in resident care planning meetings
Support resident and family education initiatives
Assist with mentorship and clinical support activities, as needed