Occupational Therapist (OT)

Serenitytherapyslt; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilac Manor in Rochester, NY is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our rehabilitation team. The OT will provide individualized patient-centered care to help residents improve functional independence and achieve their highest level of ability in a supportive skilled nursing environment.

Responsibilities include evaluating residents, developing OT plans of care, educating families and staff, collaborating with the care team, and ensuring documentation meets

Qualifications

• Strong clinical, communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• NY state OT license required.
• Experience in skilled nursing or long‑term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents and develop individualized OT plans based on clinical needs.
• Provide skilled OT services to improve mobility, strength, coordination, and ADLs.
• Set short-term and long-term treatment goals and monitor progress.
• Complete timely evaluations, progress notes, treatment documentation, and discharge summaries.
• Educate residents, families, caregivers, and staff on therapeutic techniques.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, rehab staff and care team.
• Recommend and train residents in adaptive equipment when appropriate.
• Ensure services and documentation meet facility, state and federal requirements.

Job description

Full-Time Occupational Therapist (OT) – Skilled Nursing Facility

Lilac Manor | Rochester, NY

Position: Full-Time

Compensation: $45–$50 per hour

Lilac Manor is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our rehabilitation team. The Occupational Therapist will provide individualized, patient-centered care to help residents improve functional independence and achieve their highest level of ability in a supportive skilled nursing environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents and develop individualized occupational therapy plans of care based on clinical and functional needs.
• Provide skilled occupational therapy services to improve mobility, strength, coordination, and independence with activities of daily living.
• Establish appropriate short-term and long-term treatment goals and monitor resident progress.
• Complete timely and accurate evaluations, progress notes, treatment documentation, and discharge summaries.
• Educate residents, families, caregivers, and facility staff on therapeutic techniques and recommendations.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, rehabilitation staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Recommend and train residents in the use of adaptive equipment when appropriate.
• Ensure services and documentation meet facility standards and applicable state and federal requirements.

Qualifications

• Valid New York State Occupational Therapist license.
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Skilled nursing or long-term care experience preferred.
• Experience with Rehab Optima preferred.
• Strong clinical, communication, organizational, and documentation skills.

Why Join Lilac Manor?

Lilac Manor offers a collaborative rehabilitation environment where therapists can focus on providing quality, individualized care and making a meaningful difference in the daily lives of our residents.