Physical Therapist

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At Elderwood, our Mission is People Caring for People. We strive to not only be the partner of choice for our residents, their families and community players – but also for our employees. Gain Confidence, Hone Skills, Serve with Purpose.

As you continue your career pathway in the ever‑evolving healthcare space, we want to take a moment to remind you about the opportunities available at Elderwood, a network of over 40 facilities across the northeast & the largest of 6 business lines in the Post Acute Partner Family of Companies. Elderwood is an organization committed to providing high‑quality care to our valued residents.

To do this, we rely on skilled and compassionate employees – nurses, aides, therapists, social workers, dietary & housekeeping associates, maintenance staff and administrative resources – to help us achieve our goals.

Physical Therapist per diem compensation: $55.00 / hour

Physical Therapist full time compensation: $33.02 - $49.95 / hour

We have full time and per diem positions available!

• 401K with Employer Matching
• PTO & Holiday Package
• Full Suite of Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Continuing education programs and more!

Elderwood at Waverly is located in Waverly, NY, between Elmira and Binghamton, NY, along the Twin Tiers. Offering a continuum of care, the campus features a 200‑bed skilled nursing facility with secure memory care and Adult Medical Day Services, adjacent to an assisted living community. A spacious, up‑to‑date therapy gym accommodates residential subacute rehabilitation and outpatient physical, occupational and speech therapy.

This location has a picturesque courtyard, with a serene waterfall for all to enjoy. We are rated as a 4 star facility with care compare!

Physical therapy staff members assist with ensuring the health and well‑being of residents by providing comprehensive and quality therapy services. State specific Physical Therapy license is required.

• Initiates skilled physical therapy treatments in accordance with physician’s orders; maintains required contact with physician.
• Maintains written evaluations, progress notes and discharge summaries for residents in physical therapy program.
• Confers with other health care staff regarding special needs of residents to enhance rehabilitation or maintenance of function.
• Provides input for the Resident Care Planning meetings and attends during absences of the Director Physical Therapy.
• Maintains statistical records of residents’ treatments.
• Assists with in‑service training programs upon request.
• Records and updates resident’s plan of care in the Inter‑disciplinary Kardex.
• Submits requisition for supplies needed in the treatment of residents to Director Physical Therapy.
• Assumes all duties of the Director Physical Therapy during absences including supervision of Physical Therapy Aides and responsibility for all necessary documentation.

• Graduation from an approved school of physical therapy required.
• State license to practice physical therapy required.
• Two years’ experience in physical therapy preferred.
• Interest in physical therapy treatment programs for the geriatric and subacute populations necessary.
• Ability to direct others necessary.
• 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.