PT - Physical Therapist, Skilled Nursing

Elderwood•Lancaster, NY

About The Position

Elderwood is seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist to join its rehabilitation team in skilled nursing and rehabilitation communities. The role is in a supportive, interdisciplinary clinical environment focused on quality outcomes, individualized treatment plans, and meaningful resident progress. The therapist works with short-term rehabilitation and long-term care residents, helping older adults regain or maintain strength, mobility, independence, and confidence. Clinical populations include orthopedic recovery, neurological conditions, balance and fall prevention, geriatric strengthening and mobility, and long-term care maintenance therapy needs. The position emphasizes resident relationships and continuity of care, collaboration in care planning and clinical discussions, and balanced clinical expectations. The Physical Therapist provides skilled evaluations and treatments in accordance with physician orders, develops and updates care plans and goals, documents care accurately and promptly, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team regarding resident progress and needs. The role may also involve participating in resident care planning meetings and assisting with education and training initiatives. The employee must be able to communicate in English at an intermediate or more advanced level and interact regularly with residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved school of physical therapy.
State license to practice physical therapy.
Ability to direct others.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at an intermediate or more advanced level.
Regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors.

Nice To Haves

Two years of physical therapy experience is 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.