PT - Physical Therapist

Elderwood • Hornell, NY

12d

About The Position

Elderwood at Hornell is seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist to join its rehabilitation team in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community. The role focuses on helping older adults improve strength, mobility, independence, and confidence through individualized treatment and quality care. Therapists work in a supportive, interdisciplinary environment with opportunities to serve short-term rehabilitation and long-term care residents, build meaningful patient relationships, and contribute to care planning and clinical discussions. The clinical population includes residents recovering from orthopedic conditions, neurological conditions, balance and fall-prevention needs, general geriatric strengthening and mobility needs, and long-term care maintenance therapy needs.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of 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 rehabilitation 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time