PT - Physical Therapist, Skilled Nursing
Listed compensation
$33-$44.86/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Salary
$33.00 - $44.86 / hour
Overview
Physical Therapist (PT)
Elderwood Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
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
- Supportive therapy and interdisciplinary teams
- Opportunity to work with both short-term rehab and long-term care populations
- Meaningful patient relationships and continuity of care
- Collaborative clinical environment
- Modern therapy equipment and resources
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- Mission-driven organization focused on People Caring for People
What Matters to Our Therapy Team
Meaningful Patient Care - You’ll work with residents over time and have the opportunity to truly see progress, build relationships, and impact outcomes.
Collaborative Environment - Our therapists are valued members of the interdisciplinary team and actively participate in care planning and clinical discussions.
Balanced Clinical Expectations - We understand therapists deliver their best care when supported operationally. We strive for realistic scheduling, strong communication, and teamwork-focused operations.
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
If you are looking for a therapy environment where relationships, teamwork, and quality care truly matter - apply today.
Responsibilities
- Physical Therapist (PT)
- Provide skilled physical therapy evaluations and treatments in accordance with physician orders
- Develop and update individualized care plans and therapy goals
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary clinical teams regarding resident progress and needs
- Participate in resident care planning meetings
- Assist with education and training initiatives as needed
- Support a safe, respectful, resident-centered care environment
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Qualifications
- Physical Therapist (PT)
- 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.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 50% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
In New York, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (773 salary observations; 1,902 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,296 salary observations; 58,632 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $69k–$93k | Physical Therapy median $94k (middle half $81k–$101k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| New York vs national | $98k median in New York | $94k nationally (+5%)773 state / 15,296 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$75k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in New York | 774 active | 21,797 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 50% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
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