Salary: Pay - $27.75 - $46.25 / hour Overview:

Elderwood at Williamsville is hiring!

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Apply today! Elderwood Williamsville Benefits:

• Shift Differentials
• Full Benefits Package
• Continuing education program with a benefit of up to $1,000! (based on tenure)

This position is based in Willimsville, NY, but will require movement to other facilities across Western New York as needed!

Elderwood at Williamsville is seeking a high quality, engaging Occupational Therapist to be on the front lines, making the difference in the lives of our residents and their families. We are looking to fill our FULL TIME position. This schedule is inclusive of some weekends and holidays.

Occupational Therapist position overview:

Join Our Team: Make a difference in the lives of others. Join our team today! Responsibilities:

• 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 residents in occupational therapy program.

• Confers with other health care staff regarding special needs of residents to enhance rehabilitation or maintenance of function.

• Provides input for the Resident Care Planning meetings and attends during absences of the Director of Occupational Therapy.

• Maintains statistical records of residents’ treatments.

• Assists with in-service training programs upon request.

• Records and updates resident’s care plan.

• Submits requisition for supplies needed in the treatment of residents 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:

• 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.

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.