Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

At Elderwood, our mission is People Caring for People. Our values of integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence are at the core of everything we do. We strive to not only be the partner of choice for our residents, their families, and community players but also for our employees. Gain confidence, hone skills, and serve with purpose.

As you continue your career pathway in the ever-evolving healthcare space, we want to remind you about the opportunities available at Elderwood, a network of over 40 facilities across the northeast and the largest of 6 business lines in the Post Acute Partner Family of Companies. Elderwood is committed to providing high-quality care to our valued residents. To do this, we rely on skilled and compassionate employees—nurses, aides, therapists, social workers, dietary and housekeeping associates, maintenance staff, and administrative resources—to help us achieve our goals.

Elderwood at Grand Island is looking to add skilled and caring Physical Therapists to their team. We are searching for per diem and full-time availability!

Job Description

• 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 the physical therapy program.
• Confers with other healthcare staff regarding special needs of individuals to enhance rehabilitation or maintenance of function.
• Provides input for meetings and attends during absences of the Director of 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 treatment to Director of Physical Therapy.
• Assumes all duties of the Director of Physical Therapy during absences including supervision of Physical Therapy Aides and responsibility for all necessary documentation.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Full-time compensation: $33.00 - $44.86 per hour
• Per diem compensation: $45.00 per hour
• 401K with employer matching
• PTO & holiday package
• Full suite of health benefits - medical, dental, vision
• Continuing education programs and more!