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| Requisition ID | 2024-29109 | # of Openings | 1 | Area of Interest | Therapy | Company | Elderwood | Location | Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid | Position Type | Regular Full-Time | Salary | $44.01 - $66.02 / hour |
Occupational Therapist Pay Rate Range : $44.01 - $66.02 / hour PLUS experience credit! Earn more with experience! 15k Sign-on Bonus!
NEW, Gas Allowance Benefit for Full and Part-time positions!
Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid 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 position will be staffed specifically on our REHAB unit.
Must have a State specific Occupational License to apply
Apply today! Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid Benefits:
- Newly, renovated building
- Increased Tuition Assistance Program for Clinical Tracks
- Shift Differentials
- Full Benefits Package
- Employee referral program
- Mentorship Program
- Continuing education program with a benefit of up to $1,000! (based on tenure)
This position is located in Lake Placid, NY., home of the 1980 Winter Olympics!
Occupational Therapist Position Overview:
Occupational therapy staff members assist with ensuring the health and well-being of residents by providing comprehensive and quality therapy services.
State specific Occupational Therapy license required.
Occupational Therapist 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.
Occupational Therapist 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.
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.