Occupational Therapist

Elderwood Administrative Services; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Elderwood at Ticonderoga, NY is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) for a full-time position with a stable schedule and meaningful care in the Adirondack region.

You will provide evaluations, develop treatment plans, collaborate with care teams, and support resident education, with opportunities for professional mentorship and ongoing CE.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school of occupational therapy required.
• State license to practice occupational therapy required.
• Two years’ experience in occupational therapy preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled occupational therapy evaluations and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans and care goals.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams regarding resident progress and discharge planning.
• Participate in resident care planning meetings.
• Support resident and family education initiatives.
• Assist with mentorship and clinical support activities, as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

OT degree

State license to practice OT

Job description

Salary

$44.01 / hr - $66.02 / hr

Overview

Occupational Therapist (OT), Full-Time

Stable Schedule. Meaningful Care. Adirondack Lifestyle.

Elderwood at Ticonderoga | Ticonderoga, NY

Build a Career - Not Just Your Next Assignment.

If you’re an Occupational Therapist looking to move beyond short-term assignments and constant transitions, this is an opportunity to build something more meaningful. This is a role where your work has continuity and your impact is lasting.

At Elderwood at Ticonderoga, you’ll find:

• Consistent scheduling and stability
• Long-term patient relationships
• The ability to see real progress and outcomes over time

Why Ticonderoga.

Located in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains, Ticonderoga offers a lifestyle that’s hard to replicate:

• Close proximity to Lake George and Lake Champlain
• Access to hiking, skiing, and outdoor recreation year-round
• Lower cost of living compared to metro markets
• A strong sense of community and balance

This is an ideal opportunity for:

• Therapists seeking a lifestyle change
• Candidates relocating from high-cost or high-volume markets
• Professionals looking for a more sustainable pace without sacrificing purpose

We welcome:

• Out-of-state candidates
• Therapists interested in relocating to the Adirondack region
• New Graduates

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Full benefits package (health, dental, vision)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous PTO
• Tuition assistance and continuing education support

Responsibilities

Occupational Therapist (OT)

• Provide skilled occupational therapy evaluations and treatments in accordance with physician orders
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans and care goals
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams regarding resident progress and discharge planning
• Participate in resident care planning meetings
• Support resident and family education initiatives
• Assist with mentorship and clinical support activities, as needed

Qualifications

Occupational Therapist (OT)

• 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.