Salary: $44.01 / hr - $66.02 / hr Overview:
Physical Therapist (PT)
Elderwood Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
Location: Elderwood at North Creek
112 Ski Bowl Road
North Creek, NY
Home of Ski Resort - Gore Mountain!
Compensation: $44.01 - $66.02 / hour
Restore Mobility. Build Relationships. Make Every Session Matter.
Elderwood is seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist (PT) to join our rehabilitation team within our skilled nursing and rehabilitation communities.
This is an opportunity to work in a supportive, interdisciplinary environment where therapists are empowered to focus on quality outcomes, individualized treatment plans, and meaningful resident progress - not just productivity metrics.
If you are passionate about helping older adults regain strength, mobility, independence, and confidence, we’d love to connect with you.
Why Therapists Choose Elderwood:
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Flexible scheduling opportunities
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Supportive therapy and interdisciplinary teams
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Opportunity to work with both short-term rehab and long-term care populations
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Meaningful patient relationships and continuity of care
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Collaborative clinical environment
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Modern therapy equipment and resources
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Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
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Mission-driven organization focused on People Caring for People
Proudly Rated 4 Stars by CMS!
Elderwood at North Creek has earned a 4-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)—exceeding both the New York state average (3.33) and the national average (3.32). This distinction reflects our commitment to quality care, strong staffing,
Benefit Preview:
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NEW! Gas Allowance Stipend for qualifying commuters!
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Full Suite of Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
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Tuition Reimbursement and PAID Continued Education
- 401K with Employer Matching
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Generous PTO & Holiday Package
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Full Suite of Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
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Employee Referral Bonus - UP TO $2,000
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And more!
What Matters to Our Therapy Team:
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Meaningful Patient Care - You’ll work with residents over time and have the opportunity to truly see progress, build relationships, and impact outcomes.
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Collaborative Environment - Our therapists are valued members of the interdisciplinary team and actively participate in care planning and clinical discussions.
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Balanced Clinical Expectations - We understand therapists deliver their best care when supported operationally. We strive for realistic scheduling, strong communication, and teamwork-focused operations.
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Diverse Clinical Population - work with:Short-term rehabilitation residents, Orthopedic recovery, Neurological conditions, Balance/fall prevention, General geriatric strengthening and mobility, Long-term care maintenance therapy needs
Physical Therapist Position Overview:
Physical Therapy team members assist with ensuring the health and well-being of individuals by providing comprehensive and quality therapy services. This position is responsible for administering skilled physical therapy treatments ensuring that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. State specific Physical Therapy license is required.
If you are looking for a therapy environment where relationships, teamwork, and quality care truly matter - apply today.
Responsibilities:
Physical Therapist Responsibilities:
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.
Qualifications:
Physical Therapist Qualifications:
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.
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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 Statement: 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.
