Physical Therapist

Elderwood•Waverly, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Elderwood at Waverly is seeking a skilled, engaging Physical Therapist to provide comprehensive, quality therapy services that support the health and well-being of residents. The role includes treating residents in accordance with physician orders, documenting evaluations and progress, and collaborating with other healthcare staff to support rehabilitation and maintenance of function. The facility provides skilled nursing, secure memory care, Adult Medical Day Services, assisted living, and residential subacute rehabilitation and outpatient therapy services. The posting describes full-time and per diem opportunities, and states that the organization is looking to fill its full-time position. The listed compensation is $33.02–$49.95 per hour for full-time work and $55.00 per hour for per diem work.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved school of physical therapy.
A state license to practice physical therapy.
Interest in physical therapy treatment programs for geriatric and subacute populations.
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 physical therapy experience.

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 support rehabilitation or maintenance of function.
Provide input for Resident Care Planning meetings and attend in the Director of Physical Therapy’s absence.
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 supplies needed to treat residents to the Director of Physical Therapy.
Assume the Director of Physical Therapy’s duties during absences, including supervising Physical Therapy Aides and managing necessary documentation.