Occupational Therapist

Overview

Occupational Therapist (OT) – Full Time

Elderwood at WilliamsvilleFull-Time | Competitive Pay & Benefits

Restore Independence. Empower Daily Living. Change Lives.

At Elderwood at Williamsville, occupational therapy is about more than treatment — it’s about helping residents live safely, independently, and with dignity. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Full-Time Occupational Therapist to join our team and provide high-quality, individualized therapy services.

If you’re driven by meaningful outcomes, value relationship-based care, and want to be part of a supportive, collaborative environment, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact every day.

Why Choose Elderwood?

At Elderwood, our mission is People Caring for People, guided by our ICARE values:Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

We are committed to being:

• A trusted partner for residents and families

• A supportive, growth-focused employer for clinicians

• A place where professionals are empowered to lead and thrive

Here, your clinical expertise is respected — and your contributions truly matter.

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. This position is responsible for administering skilled occupational therapy treatments, ensuring that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

In this role, you will:

• Administer skilled occupational therapy treatments focused on activities of daily living (ADLs), functional mobility, safety awareness, cognition, and upper extremity function

• Evaluate residents’ functional abilities and develop personalized treatment plans

• Promote independence, confidence, and improved quality of life

• Collaborate closely with physical therapy, nursing, and interdisciplinary team members

• Maintain accurate documentation and regulatory compliance standards

What We’re Looking For:

• Active New York State Occupational Therapist license (required)

• Commitment to resident-centered, evidence-based care

• Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

• Passion for helping individuals regain independence and function

Why Elderwood at Williamsville?

Collaborative, team-based careOTs are valued members of the interdisciplinary team, working closely with PT, nursing, and leadership to ensure coordinated, goal-driven care.

Community-focused environmentElderwood at Williamsville offers a supportive setting where clinicians build meaningful relationships with residents and families.

Part of a trusted organizationAs part of the Elderwood network, Williamsville provides stability, professional support, and opportunities for continued growth — while maintaining a close-knit, welcoming atmosphere.

 

Apply today and join Elderwood at Williamsville — where your expertise restores independence, your care empowers daily living, and your work truly changes lives.

If you want, I can also add a specific pay range and benefit highlights (health, 401k, PTO, CEU support, etc.) to make it even stronger for job boards.

       

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.