Elderwood

Physical Therapist

Elderwood  •  $55.80/hr  •  Wakefield, NY (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Salary

$44.00 - $55.80 / hour

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Apply today! Benefits for full time employees include:

  • 401K with Employer Matching
  • PTO & Holiday Package
  • Full Suite of Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Continuing education programs and more!

We are seeking a high quality, engaging Physical Therapist to be on the front lines, making the difference in the lives of our residents and their families.

Physical Therapist Position Overview:

Physical Therapy team members assist with ensuring the health and well-being of individuals by providing comprehensive and quality therapy services. This position is responsible for administering skilled physical therapy treatments ensuring that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. State specific Physical Therapy license is required.

Responsibilities

Physical Therapist:

  • Initiates skilled physical therapy treatments in accordance with physician’s orders; maintains required contact with physician.

  • Maintains written evaluations, progress notes and discharge summaries for individuals in physical therapy program.

  • Confers with other health care staff regarding special needs of individuals to enhance rehabilitation or maintenance of function.

  • Provides input for meetings and attends during absences of the Director Physical Therapy.

  • Maintains statistical records of individuals’ treatments.

  • Assists with in-service training programs upon request.

  • Records and updates individual’s plan of care in the Inter-disciplinary Kardex.

  • Submits requisition for supplies needed in the treatment to Director Physical Therapy.

  • Assumes all duties of the Director Physical Therapy during absences including supervision of Physical Therapy Aides and responsibility for all necessary documentation.

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Qualifications

Physical Therapist

  • Graduation from an approved school of physical therapy required.
  • State license to practice physical therapy required.
  • Two years’ experience in physical therapy preferred.
  • 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.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

Elderwood

About Elderwood

Elderwood is a leading provider of care for seniors in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states. Offering a wide range of services across a continuum of high-quality facilities, Elderwood is consistently recognized for quality and value.

Service lines include independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing, with specialty services such as subacute rehab, memory care, orthopedic and cardiac rehabilitation, cardiac telemetry, wound therapy, ventilator care and oncology care. Elderwood’s affiliates provide additional services including home care, pharmacy and prescription delivery, medical transportation, and managed long-term care services.

At Elderwood, we’re not just a location providing a service—we’re people caring for people. That’s why in everything we do, we put the wellbeing of our residents and their families first. Through our comprehensive services, professional staff, and person-centered approach, we’re committed to providing the highest level of care in order to maintain our residents’ health and wellness.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Buffalo, New York
Year Founded
1978
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