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Elderwood
North Creek, New York

PT - Physical Therapist, Skilled Nursing

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$44.01-$58/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 7h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Salary

$44.01 / hr - $58 / 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 - $58 / 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

  • Flexible scheduling opportunities
  • 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
  • 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

NEW! Gas Allowance Stipend for qualifying commuters!

  • Full Suite of Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Tuition Reimbursement and PAID Continued Education
  • 401K with Employer Matching
  • Generous PTO & Holiday Package
  • Full Suite of Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Employee Referral Bonus - UP TO $2,000
  • And more!

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

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 (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

Patient evaluationGeriatric careNeurological rehabilitationClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationMobility training

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$106k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $98k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

4.8/ 10
Listing-based score

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About Elderwood

Hospitals and Health Care
Buffalo, New York
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling opportunities
Gas Allowance Stipend for qualifying commuters
Full Suite of Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
Tuition Reimbursement and PAID Continued Education
401K with Employer Matching
Generous PTO & Holiday Package
Employee Referral Bonus - UP TO $2,000