Physical Therapist

Elderwood Administrative Services; City of Lockport (NY); On-site; USD 45,460 - 61,799; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer matching

Paid Time Off and holiday package

Comprehensive health benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

Continuing education opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Elderwood Administrative Services in Lockport is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist to positively impact residents' lives through compassionate care. Responsibilities include delivering quality therapy treatments, maintaining patient documentation, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Candidates must have a physical therapy license and preferably two years of experience. This role offers comprehensive benefits, including 401K matching and health insurance, in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school of physical therapy required.
• State license to practice physical therapy required.
• Two years’ experience in physical therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initiates skilled physical therapy treatments in accordance with physician’s orders.
• Maintains written evaluations and progress notes.
• Collaborates with other healthcare staff regarding special needs.

Skills

Ability to direct others

Intermediate English proficiency

Education

Graduation from an approved school of physical therapy

State license to practice physical therapy

Job description

Salary

$33.00 / hr - $44.86 / hr

Overview

Join the Elderwood Team – Make a Meaningful Impact

Join us at Elderwood at Lockport, where your work truly matters. We’re currently seeking a dedicated, high-quality Physical Therapists to help improve the lives of our residents and their families through compassionate, expert care. We are searching for full time availability ONLY.

At Elderwood, our Mission is People Caring for People. We are driven by our core ICARE values—Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence—which guide every interaction, every decision, and every level of care we provide.

We aim to be the partner of choice for our residents, their families, and communities—and just as importantly, the employer of choice for dedicated, compassionate professionals. Here, you’ll do more than work—you’ll grow, thrive, and lead with purpose. Gain confidence. Hone your skills. Serve with heart.

Full-Time Employee Benefits Include:

• 401K with employer matching
• Paid Time Off and holiday package
• Comprehensive health benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Continuing education opportunities and professional development
• A supportive, team-oriented work environment

About the Role – Physical Therapy team members assist with ensuring the health and well‑being of individuals by providing comprehensive and quality therapy services. This position is responsible for administering skilled physical therapy treatments ensuring that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. State specific Physical Therapy license is required.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering comprehensive Physical therapy treatments
• Ensuring the highest standards of quality care
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support resident outcomes

Why Elderwood?

With 40+ facilities across the Northeast, Elderwood is the largest business line in the Post Acute Partner Family of Companies. We are committed to exceptional care, and that starts with exceptional people. Nurses, aides, therapists, social workers, culinary and housekeeping staff, maintenance and admin—all play a vital role in the lives of our residents.

Join a network where you’re not just an employee—you’re a valued part of something bigger.

A state-specific Occupational Therapy license is required for this position.

Responsibilities

Physical Therapist:

• 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 individuals in physical therapy program.
• Confers with other health care staff regarding special needs of individuals to enhance rehabilitation or maintenance of function.
• Provides input for meetings and attends during absences of the Director Physical Therapy.
• Maintains statistical records of individuals’ treatments.
• Assists with in-service training programs upon request.
• Records and updates individual’s plan of care in the Inter-disciplinary Kardex.
• Submits requisition for supplies needed in the treatment 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.

Qualifications

Physical Therapist:

• Graduation from an approved school of physical therapy required.
• State license to practice physical therapy required.
• Two years’ experience in physical therapy preferred.
• 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.

EOE Statement

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.