Occupational Therapist

$44.01 / hr - $66.02 / hr

Occupational Therapist

Location: Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid
Lake Placid, New York
Home of the 1980 Winter Olympics!

Employment: Full-Time

Help Residents Regain Independence. Build a Career With Purpose.

At Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid, therapy is about more than completing exercises or meeting treatment goals. It's about helping residents regain function, maintain independence, and return to the activities that make everyday life meaningful.

We're seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our team and provide skilled, compassionate therapy to residents in a supportive post-acute and long-term care environment.

If you're looking for a role where you can use your clinical expertise, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and build meaningful relationships with the people you serve, we'd love to meet you.

At Elderwood, our mission is People Caring for People. Our core values of Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence guide the way we care for our residents and support one another.

Why Join Elderwood of Uihlein?

401(k) with Employer Matching
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Package
• Comprehensive Health Benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative clinical team
• Opportunity to work with geriatric and subacute rehabilitation populations
• Beautiful Lake Placid location in the heart of the Adirondacks

Position Overview

As an Occupational Therapist, you'll provide skilled occupational therapy services designed to help residents achieve their highest possible level of function and independence.

You'll evaluate residents, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, document progress, collaborate with physicians and other members of the care team, and contribute to care planning and discharge planning.

You'll work closely with residents, families, nurses, aides, therapy professionals, and other disciplines to ensure therapy goals are aligned with each resident's needs and overall plan of care.

This is an opportunity to practice your profession in an environment where your clinical knowledge, creativity, and compassion can make a meaningful difference every day.

We're Looking For Someone Who Is...

• Passionate about helping people regain or maintain independence
• Compassionate, patient, and comfortable working with older adults
• A strong clinical thinker who enjoys individualized treatment planning
• Comfortable collaborating with an interdisciplinary team
• Confident communicating with residents, families, physicians, and colleagues
• Organized and committed to accurate documentation
• Professional, dependable, and able to work with minimal supervision
• Interested in working with geriatric and subacute rehabilitation populations
• Someone who brings maturity, diplomacy, and a positive attitude to the workplace

Why Elderwood?

With 40+ facilities across the Northeast, Elderwood is the largest business line within the Post Acute Partner Family of Companies. Our organization brings together nurses, aides, therapists, social workers, culinary and housekeeping professionals, maintenance teams, and administrative staff-all working together toward one mission: People Caring for People.

At Elderwood, you're not simply joining a workplace. You're becoming part of a team where your expertise is valued, your professional growth is encouraged, and the work you do has a lasting impact on the lives of our residents.

Ready to Practice With Purpose?

If you're an Occupational Therapist looking for an opportunity to combine clinical excellence with compassionate, resident-centered care, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and join the Occupational Therapy team at Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid!

What You'll Do

• Initiate and provide skilled occupational therapy treatments in accordance with physician orders
• Maintain appropriate communication with physicians regarding resident therapy needs and progress
• Complete comprehensive evaluations and maintain accurate clinical documentation
• Maintain progress notes, MDS documentation, and discharge summaries for residents participating in occupational therapy
• Develop, implement, and update individualized care plans
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, social services, and other healthcare professionals regarding resident needs
• Participate in Care Planning meetings and provide clinical input regarding resident progress and goals
• Maintain accurate treatment and statistical records
• Communicate with residents and families regarding therapy goals, progress, and recommendations
• Recommend and request supplies and equipment necessary to provide effective treatment
• Participate in staff education and in-service training programs as requested
• Support continuity of care during leadership absences as assigned
• Provide supervision and direction to COTAs and Occupational Therapy Aides when applicable
• Follow all applicable clinical, safety, compliance, and documentation standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

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.

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.