Occupational Therapist

Salary

$33.00 / hr - $44.86 / hr

Overview

Occupational Therapist (OT) Elderwood at Cheektowaga Full-Time: $33.00 – $44.86 per hour

Restore Independence. Strengthen Daily Living. Empower Every Resident.

At Elderwood at Cheektowaga, occupational therapy is more than treatment — it’s about restoring independence, rebuilding confidence, and helping residents engage fully in daily life. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist who is driven by meaningful outcomes and person-centered care. If you’re looking for a role where your clinical expertise is respected, your collaboration is valued, and your work truly makes a difference, we invite you to join our team.

Why Choose Elderwood?

At Elderwood, our mission is People Caring for People, guided by our ICARE values:

Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

We strive to be:

• A trusted partner for residents and families

• A supportive, growth-focused employer for clinicians

• A place where professionals thrive, lead, and make an impact

Here, you won’t just work — you’ll grow professionally while serving with purpose.

Position Overview

Occupational Therapy staff members assist with ensuring the health and well-being of residents by providing comprehensive, high-quality therapy services. This position is responsible for administering skilled occupational therapy treatments while maintaining the highest degree of care standards at all times.

What We’re Looking For:

• Active, state-specific Occupational Therapist license (required)

• Commitment to high-quality, resident-centered care

• Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

• Passion for helping individuals regain independence in daily activities

Full-Time Benefits:

• Competitive pay: $33.00 – $44.86/hour

• 401(k) with employer matching

• Paid Time Off and holiday package

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

• Continuing education and professional development opportunities

• Supportive, team-oriented work environment

Why Elderwood at Cheektowaga?

Strong interdisciplinary collaboration Our Cheektowaga team works closely across nursing, therapy, and leadership to ensure cohesive care plans and optimized resident outcomes. Your expertise is valued and integrated into daily care decisions.

Convenient suburban location Located just outside Buffalo, Cheektowaga offers easy commuting, nearby amenities, and a balanced pace of care — allowing you to focus on what matters most: your residents.

Relationship-based care Our clinicians build meaningful connections with residents and families, creating individualized treatment plans that support long‑term success and professional fulfillment.

Opportunities for growth within a larger network As part of the Elderwood organization, you’ll have access to career pathways, continuing education, and professional advancement — while still enjoying the supportive, close‑knit feel of a community team.

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.