Physical Therapist

Elderwood•Waverly, NY

9d•$33 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

Elderwood at Waverly is seeking a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist to provide comprehensive, quality therapy services that support residents’ health and well-being. The role involves delivering physician-ordered physical therapy, documenting residents’ progress and care, collaborating with healthcare staff, and contributing to rehabilitation and maintenance of function. The position is full-time; the posting also mentions per diem opportunities but states that the role being filled is full-time. Elderwood at Waverly is a 200-bed skilled nursing facility in Waverly, New York, with secure memory care, Adult Medical Day Services, and an adjacent assisted living community. Its therapy gym supports subacute rehabilitation and outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapy. The organization describes its values through its ICARE principles: Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved school of physical therapy.
A state license to practice physical therapy.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at an intermediate or more advanced level.
Ability to direct others.

Nice To Haves

Two years of physical therapy experience is preferred.
Interest in physical therapy treatment programs for geriatric and subacute populations.

Responsibilities

Initiate skilled physical therapy treatments in accordance with physician orders and maintain required contact with physicians.
Maintain written evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries for residents in the physical therapy program.
Confer with other healthcare staff about residents’ special needs to enhance rehabilitation or maintenance of function.
Provide input for Resident Care Planning meetings and attend those meetings when the Director of Physical Therapy is absent.
Maintain statistical records of residents’ treatments.
Assist with in-service training programs upon request.
Record and update residents’ plans of care in the Inter-disciplinary Kardex.
Submit requisitions for treatment supplies to the Director of Physical Therapy.
Assume the duties of the Director of Physical Therapy during absences, including supervising Physical Therapy Aides and handling necessary documentation.