Occupational Therapist - Career Fair & Open House

$44.01 - $66.02 / hour

CAREER FAIR & OPEN HOUSE

Elderwood at Ticonderoga
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 | 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
101 Adirondack Dr Ste 3, Ticonderoga, NY 12883

 

Your Next Career Could Start Today

Join us for an exciting day of opportunity and connection at Elderwood at Ticonderoga’s Career Fair & Open House.
Meet department leaders, explore our facility, and discover what makes Elderwood a rewarding place to grow your career.

 

 Same-day interviews available — leave with an offer!

 

Now Hiring:

• Occupational Therapists

• Job Status: Full Time & Per Diem 

 

Position Overview:

Occupational Therapy staff members assist with ensuring the health and well-being of residents by providing comprehensive and quality therapy services. This position is responsible for administering skilled occupational therapy treatments ensuring that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. State specific Occupational Therapy license required.

Our Mission & Values

At Elderwood, our mission is People Caring for People.
Our values — Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — are at the heart of everything we do.
We strive to be the partner of choice not only for our residents and their families, but also for our valued employees.

Why Join Elderwood?

We are committed to providing exceptional care and compassion to our residents — and that starts with supporting our team.
Our environment is designed to help healthcare professionals thrive and make a meaningful impact every day.

 

Here’s what we offer:

• Competitive Salary: Pay rates commensurate with experience.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus retirement plans for full-time staff.

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling options including day, evening, and night shifts.

• Professional Growth: Continuing education, certification programs, and career advancement opportunities.

• Supportive Environment: A positive, respectful team atmosphere that feels like family.

Additional Benefits:

• Employee referral bonus — up to $2,000

• 401(k) with employer match

• PTO & holiday package

• Full suite of health benefits

Event Highlights:

• Meet our hiring managers and department representatives

• Explore open positions and benefit packages

• Guided tours of our facility throughout the day

• Experience firsthand our mission of People Caring for People

All Are Welcome!

Whether you’re an experienced healthcare professional or exploring a new career path, come see why so many choose Elderwood.

 

 

 

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.

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.

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.