Geriatric Physical Therapy Specialist - Northeast Healthcare

Elderwood at Waverly is seeking a seasoned and compassionate Physical Therapist to join our team. As a member of our healthcare team, you will play a critical role in helping our residents achieve their full potential.

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We are a leading provider of healthcare services in the northeast region, committed to delivering exceptional care to our residents and their families. Our skilled nursing facility features secure memory care and Adult Medical Day Services, adjacent to an assisted living community. A spacious, up-to-date therapy gym accommodates residential subacute rehabilitation and outpatient physical, occupational and speech therapy.

Job Description:
As a Physical Therapist, you will be responsible for ensuring the health and well-being of residents by providing comprehensive and quality therapy services.
State-specific Physical Therapy license is required.

Key Responsibilities:
* Initiates skilled physical therapy treatments in accordance with physician's orders;
* Maintains written evaluations, progress notes and discharge summaries for residents in physical therapy program;
* Confers with other healthcare 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.

Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Master's degree in Physical Therapy or related field 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;

Benefits:
* Competitive salary and benefits package;
* Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth;
* Comprehensive training and support to ensure success in your role;

Other Information:
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.