Physical Therapist Assistant

Salary $27.00 / hr - $34.24 / hr Overview

Physical Therapist Assistant – Full-Time & PRN
Elderwood at Waverly | Waverly, NY

Looking for a meaningful career where you can truly make an impact? Join the therapy team at Elderwood at Waverly, a skilled nursing facility dedicated to helping residents regain independence, improve mobility, and enhance their overall quality of life.

We are currently seeking Full-Time and PRN Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) to join our collaborative and compassionate rehabilitation team.

Physical Therapist Assistant 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 as developed and recommended by a Registered Physical Therapist, ensuring that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

At Elderwood at Waverly, you’ll be part of a supportive, team‑oriented environment where your work truly matters. Our facility provides short‑term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and long‑term care services, with a strong focus on personalized care and positive outcomes.

You’ll collaborate with an experienced interdisciplinary team that values communication, respect, and professional growth—while building meaningful relationships with residents and their families.

• Provide physical therapy treatments under the direction of a Physical Therapist
• Monitor and document resident progress and responses to treatment
• Communicate effectively with therapy team members, nursing staff, and physicians
• Assist in maintaining a safe and clean therapy environment
• Support residents in achieving their highest level of independence
• Assist the Physical Therapist in planning, developing and carrying out treatment programs and procedures for residents.
• Writes observations of resident’s behavior and progress in Progress Notes.
• Maintains statistical records and other departmental reports as requested by Physical Therapist.
• Assist with in‑service training programs upon request.
• Assist with keeping supplies in good order and daily sanitation of equipment.
• Arrives to work on time, regularly, and working as scheduled; responsible for own transportation.
• Utilizes electronic timekeeping system.
• Observes and practices confidentiality of resident information and privacy when performing job duties.
• Recognizes and follows the dress code of the facility including wearing name tag at all times.
• Performs assigned duties according to the service excellence standards and goals established for this position, and for all staff members of this facility.

• Associate’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Current New York State PTA license (or eligibility)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to compassionate, patient‑centered care
• Graduation from a physical therapy assistant approved program required.
• New York State license to practice required.
• Current, valid CPR/BLS credentials
• 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.

• Full‑Time
  :
  Consistent schedule with benefits eligibility - $27.00 - $34.24 / hour
• PRN
  :
  Flexible scheduling to fit your availability - $35.00 / hour

• Competitive pay
• Flexible scheduling (especially for PRN team members)
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for growth within the Elderwood organization
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of others

If you’re passionate about helping others and want to be part of a team that values both clinical excellence and compassionate care, we’d love to connect with you.

Apply today and start making an impact at Elderwood at Waverly!

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, colour, 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.