Physical Therapist

$44.01 - $66.02 / hour

Physical Therapist Pay Rate Range : $44.01 - $66.02 / hour!  Earn more with experience! 15k Sign-On Bonus!

Physical Therapist Pay Rate Per Diem : $65.00 / hour 

NEW, Gas Allowance Stipend for all FT and PT positions!

 

 

Elderwood of North Creek is seeking an engaging, high quality Physical Therapist to be on the front lines, making the difference in the lives of our residents and their families. We are looking to fill our FULL TIME and Per Diem positions.  This position will be staffed specifically on our Inpatient unit.

 

Apply today! Elderwood at North Creek's Benefits:

• Gas Allowance Stipend
• Full Benefits Package for FT & PT positions - Medical, Dental,Vision, Life, HRA, FSA, PTO w/ Buy Back option
• Recognition Program with points to redeem for prizes and gift cards
• Employee referral program for CNAs and Nurses
• Continuing education program with a benefit of up to $1,000! (based on tenure)

This position is located in North Creek, NY. at the base of Gore Mountain in the Adirondacks.

 

Physical Therapist Position Overview:

Physical therapy staff members at Elderwood assist with ensuring the health and well-being of residents by providing comprehensive and quality physical therapy services.

NY State specific Physical Therapy license is required.

Make a difference in the lives of others. Join our team today!

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 residents in physical therapy program.

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

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

• Maintains statistical records of residents’ treatments.

• Assists with in-service training programs upon request.

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

• Submits requisition for supplies needed in the treatment of residents 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.

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.
• Interest in physical therapy treatment programs for the geriatric and subacute populations necessary.
• 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.

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.