PT - Physical Therapist
About The Position
Elderwood at Hornell is seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist (PT) to join our rehabilitation team within our skilled nursing and rehabilitation communities. This is an opportunity to work in a supportive, interdisciplinary environment where therapists are empowered to focus on quality outcomes, individualized treatment plans, and meaningful resident progress - not just productivity metrics. If you are passionate about helping older adults regain strength, mobility, independence, and confidence, we’d love to connect with you. 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 What Matters to Our Therapy Team: Meaningful Patient Care - You’ll work with residents over time and have the opportunity to truly see progress, build relationships, and impact outcomes. Collaborative Environment - Our therapists are valued members of the interdisciplinary team and actively participate in care planning and clinical discussions. Balanced Clinical Expectations - We understand therapists deliver their best care when supported operationally. We strive for realistic scheduling, strong communication, and teamwork-focused operations. Diverse Clinical Population - work with: Short-term rehabilitation residents, Orthopedic recovery, Neurological conditions, Balance/fall prevention, General geriatric strengthening and mobility, Long-term care maintenance therapy needs. If you are looking for a therapy environment where relationships, teamwork, and quality care truly matter - apply today.
Requirements
- Graduation from an approved school of physical therapy required.
- State license to practice physical therapy required.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Two years’ experience in physical therapy preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled physical therapy evaluations and treatments in accordance with physician orders
- Develop and update individualized care plans and therapy goals
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary clinical teams regarding resident progress and needs
- Participate in resident care planning meetings
- Assist with education and training initiatives as needed
- Support a safe, respectful, resident-centered care environment
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
