Elderwood at Amherst Skilled Nursing Facility — Where Care Meets Community
Are you a passionate Physical Therapist who thrives on variety, connection, and truly making a difference? We’re looking for a Full-Time Float PT to bring joy, healing, and energy to our residents across departments!
At Elderwood at Amherst, we’re more than a workplace — we’re a TEAM. From post-op recovery to long-term wellness, you’ll get to support a diverse resident population and build meaningful relationships along the way.
What You’ll Love About This RoleVariety Every Day — Float between units and treat a wide range of patients. Keep your skills sharp and your workday engaging!Team-First Culture — Work alongside supportive clinicians and caregivers who feel more like family than coworkers.Resident-Centered Care — Help residents regain mobility, independence, and confidence — and celebrate the wins with them.Competitive Compensation & Benefits — We value your expertise and offer a package that reflects that.Growth Opportunities — We want you to thrive — professionally and personally.What You BringValid NYS PT licenseEnergy, empathy, and excellent patient rapportMotivation to adapt and excel in a flexible float roleDesire to join a warm, resident-focused communityWhy People Love Working HereAt Elderwood at Amherst, it’s not just about therapy — it’s about impact. Our residents are real people with stories, smiles, and gratitude in every session. You’ll feel the difference from your very first day.
Ready to Join Us?Learn more and apply today!
We can’t wait to meet the next incredible PT who will help us make each day better than the last!
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 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.
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.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 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. Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeedJoin our Talent Community!
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