Geriatric Physical Therapist – Full-Time

Elderwood Administrative Services; Town of Barton (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 - Med /

Continuing education programs and more

Job summary

Elderwood Administrative Services is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist to join Elderwood at Waverly in Waverly, NY. This full-time position focuses on delivering comprehensive physical therapy services to residents in a geriatric, subacute environment.

State license to practice physical therapy is required, with a strong interest in geriatric care and the ability to lead others. Two years of experience preferred; English language proficiency required.

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.
• Ability to direct others and work with geriatric populations.
• English language proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Initiates skilled physical therapy treatments per physician 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.

Skills

Physical therapy

PT License

Geriatric care

Leadership

English proficiency

Education

Physical Therapy degree

Job description

Elderwood Administrative Services is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist to join Elderwood at Waverly in Waverly, NY. This full-time position focuses on delivering comprehensive physical therapy services to residents in a geriatric, subacute environment.

State license to practice physical therapy is required, with a strong interest in geriatric care and the ability to lead others. Two years of experience preferred; English language proficiency required.