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Elderwood
Lockport, New York

OT - Occupational Therapist - Skilled Nursing

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$33-$44.86/hr

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Job Description

Salary

$33.00 - $44.86 / hour

Overview

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Elderwood Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

Help Residents Regain Independence, One Meaningful Victory at a Time.

Elderwood is seeking a compassionate and clinically driven Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our skilled nursing and rehabilitation team.

This is an opportunity to practice patient-centered therapy in a collaborative environment where Occupational Therapists are valued for their clinical insight, creativity, and ability to improve quality of life through functional recovery and meaningful daily activity.

If you are passionate about helping older adults maximize independence, restore function, and safely navigate daily living - we’d love to connect with you.

  • Why Occupational Therapists Choose Elderwood
  • Flexible scheduling opportunities
  • Supportive interdisciplinary therapy teams
  • Opportunity to build meaningful resident relationships
  • Diverse geriatric and subacute caseload
  • Collaborative rehab environment with PT, ST, Nursing, and providers
  • Focus on quality outcomes and individualized treatment planning
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
  • Mission-driven organization focused on People Caring for People

As an Occupational Therapist at Elderwood, You Will

Evaluate and treat residents recovering from illness, injury, surgery, stroke, orthopedic conditions, and functional decline

Develop individualized therapy programs focused on ADLs, mobility, safety, cognition, strength, and independence

  • Work closely with interdisciplinary teams to support successful rehabilitation outcomes
  • Help residents safely return to meaningful daily routines and maximize quality of life
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and participate in care planning

What Matters to Our OT Team

Functional, Meaningful Therapy - Occupational Therapy at Elderwood focuses on helping residents regain confidence and independence in real-life activities that matter most.

Collaborative Clinical Environment - Our OTs work closely with PTs, SLPs, Nursing, and providers in a team-oriented setting where therapy input is valued and respected.

Diverse Clinical Population - Treat Residents With

  • Orthopedic recovery needs
  • Neurological conditions
  • Stroke recovery
  • Cognitive and dementia-related challenges
  • ADL retraining needs
  • Balance and safety concerns

Long-term Maintenance Therapy Needs

Supportive Operations- We understand therapists perform best when communication, scheduling, and interdisciplinary collaboration are strong.

The Right Candidate Will Bring

  • Passion for improving resident independence and quality of life
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
  • Creativity in treatment planning and problem-solving
  • Team-focused mindset
  • Excellent communication and documentation abilities
  • Adaptability within a fast-paced rehab environment
  • Join Elderwood.

At Elderwood, our Occupational Therapists play a vital role in helping residents safely return to meaningful daily living activities while preserving dignity, independence, and confidence.

If you are looking for a therapy environment where relationships, teamwork, and quality care truly matter - apply today.

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
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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.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Geriatric careSubacute careNeurological rehabilitationCognitive therapy

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In New York, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (74 salary observations; 169 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (2,086 salary observations; 8,254 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 43 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$81k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $75k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution24 jobs · 16 employers

11
<$105k
5
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
6
$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
83%
CME allowance
61%
Sign-on bonus
43%
Loan repayment
35%
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Acute Care Occupational Therapist

Sentara Health · Hampton, Virginia

$96k-$141k
#2

Occupational Therapist

Sentara Health · Norfolk, Virginia

$96k-$141k
#3

Occupational Therapist- Acute Care

$96k-$141k
#4

Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy

$96k-$141k
+ 22 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,123 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lockport

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$269k
Typical market rent
$971/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.8
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Elderwood

Hospitals and Health Care
Buffalo, New York
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits
Supportive interdisciplinary team