Salary$33.02 - $49.95 / hourOverviewElderwood at Waverly is hiring!Don't Look For Job, Find a Career...Apply today! Elderwood at Waverly Benefits:
Shift Differentials
Full Benefits Package
Continuing education program with a benefit of up to $1,000! (based on tenure)
Sign on bonus of up to $10,000 for FT! (Paid out quarterly)
This position is located in Waverly, NY!Elderwood at Waverly is 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. We are looking to fill our full time position.Physical Therapist Position Overview:Physical therapy staff members assist with ensuring the health and well-being of residents by providing comprehensive and quality therapy services. State specific Physical Therapy license is required.ResponsibilitiesPhysical 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.QualificationsPhysical 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.EOE StatementWE 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.
