Physical Therapist (PT)
Elderwood Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
Location: Elderwood at North Creek, 112 Ski Bowl Road, North Creek, NY
Compensation: $44.01 - $66.02 / hour
Overview
Elderwood is seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist (PT) to join our rehabilitation team within our skilled nursing and rehabilitation communities. This role focuses on quality outcomes and individualized treatment plans in a supportive, interdisciplinary environment.
Why Therapists Choose Elderwood
- Flexible scheduling opportunities
- Supportive therapy and interdisciplinary teams
- Opportunity to work with both short‑term rehab and long‑term care populations
- Meaningful patient relationships and continuity of care
- Collaborative clinical environment
- Modern therapy equipment and resources
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- Mission‑driven organization focused on people caring for people
Benefits
- Gas allowance stipend for qualifying commuters
- Full suite of health benefits – medical, dental, vision
- Tuition reimbursement and paid continued education
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Generous paid time off and holiday package
- Employee referral bonus up to $2,000
What Matters To Our Therapy Team
- Meaningful patient care – work with residents over time and see progress
- Collaborative environment – active participation in care planning and clinical discussions
- Balanced clinical expectations – realistic scheduling and teamwork‑focused operations
- Diverse clinical population – short‑term rehabilitation, orthopedic recovery, neurological conditions, balance/fall prevention, general geriatric strengthening, long‑term care maintenance therapy
Physical Therapist Position Overview
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, maintaining quality care, and requires a state‑specific PT license.
Responsibilities
- Initiate skilled physical therapy treatments per physician orders and maintain communication with physicians
- Maintain written evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries for individuals in the PT program
- Coordinate with other healthcare staff regarding special needs to enhance rehabilitation or maintenance of function
- Provide input for meetings and attend in place of the Director of Physical Therapy during absences
- Maintain statistical records of individuals’ treatments
- Assist with in‑service training programs upon request
- Record and update individual’s plan of care in the inter‑disciplinary Kardex
- Submit requisitions for supplies needed in treatment to the Director of Physical Therapy
- Assume all duties of the Director of Physical Therapy during absences, including supervision of PT aides and documentation responsibilities
Qualifications
- Graduation from an approved school of physical therapy
- State license to practice physical therapy
- Two years’ experience in physical therapy preferred
- Ability to direct others as necessary
- Strong communication skills in English at an intermediate or higher level
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.