Elderwood

Occupational Therapist

Elderwood  •  $44.01 - $66.02/hr  •  New York (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Salary

$44.01 / hr - $66.02 / hr

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

Apply Today If you’re looking for stability, purpose, and a better pace of life, we’d welcome the opportunity to connect.

Responsibilities

Occupational Therapist:

  • Evaluate and treat residents to improve independence and quality of life
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (PT, nursing, physicians)
  • Monitor progress and adjust care plans as needed
  • Support residents in achieving long-term functional goals

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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.

Elderwood

About Elderwood

Elderwood is a leading provider of care for seniors in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states. Offering a wide range of services across a continuum of high-quality facilities, Elderwood is consistently recognized for quality and value.

Service lines include independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing, with specialty services such as subacute rehab, memory care, orthopedic and cardiac rehabilitation, cardiac telemetry, wound therapy, ventilator care and oncology care. Elderwood’s affiliates provide additional services including home care, pharmacy and prescription delivery, medical transportation, and managed long-term care services.

At Elderwood, we’re not just a location providing a service—we’re people caring for people. That’s why in everything we do, we put the wellbeing of our residents and their families first. Through our comprehensive services, professional staff, and person-centered approach, we’re committed to providing the highest level of care in order to maintain our residents’ health and wellness.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Buffalo, New York
Year Founded
1978
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