Careers

Initiate and conduct skilled rehabilitation therapy treatments based on physician's orders; maintain regular communication with physicians

Create and maintain evaluations, progress notes, MDS records, and discharge summaries for residents in the rehabilitation therapy program

Collaborate with healthcare professionals to address specific needs of residents and enhance their rehabilitation or function maintenance

Contribute to Resident Care Planning meetings and participate as a representative in the absence of the Director of Rehabilitation Therapy

Keep accurate statistical records of residents' therapy treatments

Assist in conducting in-service training programs upon request

Maintain and update residents' individual care plans

Graduated from an accredited rehabilitation therapy program

Possess a valid state license to practice rehabilitation therapy

Preferably have at least two years of experience in rehabilitation therapy

Interest in working with geriatric and subacute populations using a collaborative approach

Ability to provide guidance and supervision to others

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Sense of responsibility and ability to work effectively with residents, families, and colleagues

Demonstrate maturity, diplomacy, and interpersonal skills

Ability to work compassionately and efficiently with geriatric and chronically ill residents and healthcare professionals

Perform tasks to meet established standards of excellence

About the area: Lockport, NY is located in the eastern suburbs of Buffalo, NY, which offers a variety of attractions and amenities. Buffalo is known for its sports teams, such as the Buffalo Sabres and Buffalo Bills, as well as its famous Buffalo Wings and annual wing festival. The city also features the Powder Keg Festival, General Mills cereal plant, Teds footlong hotdogs, Canalside, St. Patty's Day Celebrations, food trucks, and a reputation as a clean city. Additionally, nearby Niagara Falls is a popular tourist destination and can be reached in less than 30 minutes. The region is home to several top-notch colleges and universities.