Occupational Therapist - SNF

Elderwood • Niagara Falls, NY • 2h ago

Salary

$33.00 - $44.86 / hour

Overview

Elderwood at Wheatfield is seeking a compassionate and dedicatedFull-Time Occupational Therapistto join our growing team of rehabilitation professionals. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents while working in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Position Overview:

Occupational Therapy staff members play a vital role in ensuring the health, well-being, and quality of life of our residents. In this position, you will provide comprehensive, individualized therapy services focused on restoring function, promoting independence, and enhancing overall quality of life. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for administering skilled therapy treatments while maintaining the highest standards of care and professionalism at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

Evaluate residents and develop individualized treatment plans based on their unique needs and goals

Provide skilled occupational therapy services in accordance with physician orders and regulatory guidelines

Implement therapeutic interventions to improve activities of daily living (ADLs), mobility, strength, and cognitive function

Monitor resident progress and adjust treatment plans as needed to ensure optimal outcomes

Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, therapy team members, and families to support coordinated care

Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility policies and state/federal regulations

Educate residents and caregivers on therapy techniques and strategies to support continued progress

Ensure a safe, clean, and supportive therapy environment

Qualifications:

Current Occupational Therapy license in New York State required

Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program

Strong clinical, organizational, and communication skills

Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team

Prior experience in a skilled nursing facility or rehabilitation setting is preferred, but not required

Why Elderwood at Wheatfield?

Supportive team environment with a focus on collaboration

Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents and families

Commitment to quality care and clinical excellence

Stable, full-time schedule

If you are passionate about helping others regain independence and improve their quality of life, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dedicated team at Elderwood at Wheatfield.

Responsibilities

Occupational Therapist:

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 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.

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Posted Date3 hours ago(7/6/2026 2:23 PM)

Requisition ID2026-36172

of Openings1

Area of InterestTherapy

CompanyElderwood

LocationElderwood at Wheatfield

Position TypeRegular Full-Time

Shift8-4, weekends as needed

Salary$33.00 - $44.86 / hour

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