- Salary
- $33 – $44
- Location
- Williamsville, NY, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
Salary
$33.00 - $44.86 / hourOverview
Elderwood at Williamsville - Physical Therapist position available!Full-Time: $33.00 – $44.86 per hour
Restore Independence. Strengthen Daily Living. Empower Every Resident.
Position OverviewElderwood at Williamsville is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Physical Therapist to join our skilled nursing facility team. Our Physical Therapy professionals play a vital role in ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of our residents by providing high-quality, individualized therapy services that support recovery, mobility, and independence.
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and treatments for residents in a skilled nursing setting
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on resident needs and physician recommendations
Administer skilled physical therapy interventions to improve mobility, strength, balance, and overall function
Monitor resident progress and adjust treatment plans as appropriate
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated and effective care
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory standards
Ensure the highest degree of quality care and resident safety is maintained at all times
Qualifications
Current State Physical Therapy License required
Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment
Commitment to providing compassionate, resident-centered care
Why Join Elderwood at Williamsville?
Supportive team environment
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives
Competitive compensation and benefits (based on employment status)
Professional growth opportunities within the Elderwood network
If you are passionate about helping individuals regain independence and improve their quality of life, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Elderwood therapy team.
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.