Geriatric Physical Therapist – FT or Per Diem

Elderwood Administrative Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Employer Matching

PTO & Holiday Package

Full Suite of Health Benefits

Job summary

Elderwood at Waverly in Waverly, NY seeks a skilled Physical Therapist to join our full‑time team serving residents in a 200-bed skilled nursing facility. This role emphasizes geriatric and subacute rehabilitation with collaborative interdisciplinary care.

State licensure is required; experience with subacute populations is preferred. We offer a competitive hourly rate, benefits, and opportunities for continued education.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school of physical therapy is required.
• State license to practice physical therapy is required.
• Two years’ experience in physical therapy preferred.
• Interest in geriatric and subacute populations is necessary.
• Ability to direct others is required.
• English language proficiency at an intermediate level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Initiates skilled physical therapy treatments per physician orders.
• Maintains evaluations, progress notes and discharge summaries.
• Collaborates with health care staff to meet resident needs.
• Contributes to care planning meetings and covers during absences.
• Maintains records of resident treatments and care plans.
• Oversees therapy aides and ensures proper documentation.

Education

Approved school of physical therapy

State license to practice physical therapy

Two years’ experience in physical therapy

Direct others

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Elderwood at Waverly in Waverly, NY seeks a skilled Physical Therapist to join our full‑time team serving residents in a 200-bed skilled nursing facility. This role emphasizes geriatric and subacute rehabilitation with collaborative interdisciplinary care.

State licensure is required; experience with subacute populations is preferred. We offer a competitive hourly rate, benefits, and opportunities for continued education.