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The goal is to guide patients suffering from injury or disease towards full restoration of function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities. The Physical Therapist performs a comprehensive evaluation on each patient and designs individual programs of treatment.

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POSITION SUMMARY:The Physical Therapist performs a comprehensive evaluation on each patient and designs individual programs of treatment. The goal is to guide patients suffering from injury or disease towards full restoration of function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities. In addition, they promote patients' overall fitness and health. Physical therapists work with health-care teams.  Practicing within the scope of New York State Law. Works within multidisciplinary treatment teams. Supervises PT Assistants and techs. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Physical Therapy. Maintains license/registration under New York State requirements. No previous experience required, but suggested.Job Type:Full-Time (temporary 6-month position)Salary Range:$38.00 - $48.90 per hour/DOE

Adirondack Health

Physical Therapist- Temporary

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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. As ADON, you’ll partner closely with our Director of Nursing and Administrator to drive quality initiatives, support staff development, and uphold regulatory excellence - all within a community known for teamwork, respect, and clinical pride.

Salary:
$81,510 / yr - $111,540 / yr

Overview:
Assistant Director of Nursing (RN)Pay Rate Range: $81,510 - $111,540 / hourly – Earn More with experience! Location: Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid, NYLead with purpose. Support with compassion. Grow with Elderwood. Elderwood is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON – RN) to join our leadership team. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by guiding nursing excellence, supporting a talented team, and ensuring the highest quality of care for our residents. As ADON, you’ll partner closely with our Director of Nursing and Administrator to drive quality initiatives, support staff development, and uphold regulatory excellence - all within a community known for teamwork, respect, and clinical pride.<h3>Why Elderwood:</h3><ul><li>Reputation for Excellence: A trusted name in long-term care and rehabilitation, known for compassionate care and clinical integrity.</li><li>Collaborative Leadership: Work alongside an experienced Administrator and DON who value mentorship and open communication.</li><li>Growth & Support: Enjoy a strong network of clinical leaders across the Elderwood family, with access to training, development, and advancement opportunities.</li><li>Mission-Driven Culture: Every day, you’ll see the impact of your leadership in residents’ lives and staff success stories.</li></ul><h3>What You’ll Do:</h3><ul><li>Partner with the Director of Nursing to oversee daily nursing operations and ensure exceptional resident outcomes.</li><li>Supervise and develop nursing staff - fostering engagement, accountability, and professional growth.</li><li>Serve as Infection Control Preventionist, leading compliance and safety initiatives.</li><li>Participate in audits, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary care planning.</li><li>Step in as Director of Nursing when needed to ensure continuity of leadership and care.</li><li>Support staffing, onboarding, and training - helping maintain 24-hour nursing coverage and high-quality service.</li></ul><h3 style="text-align:center">Join a Team That Feels Like Family</h3>At Elderwood, we know that strong leadership builds strong teams - and strong teams create better outcomes. If you’re a nurse leader who thrives on mentorship, collaboration, and meaningful work, we’d love to meet you.Apply today and take the next step in your leadership journey with Elderwood.  

Responsibilities:
Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) Responsibilities:<ul><li>Assume duties of the Director of Nursing in his/her absence under the direction of the Administrator.</li><li>Assist the resident and Social Services in planning the nursing services portion of the resident discharge plan.</li><li>Assumes duties of personnel within nursing department as needed or directed by DON and/or Administrator.</li><li>Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.</li><li>Recruit, interview, select, hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate nursing personnel, delegating as necessary. This also includes counseling and recommending suspension or termination of employees to Director of Nursing or Administrator as necessary, maintaining documentation to support the same.</li><li>Ensure adequate 24-hour nursing coverage in the facility.</li><li>Ensure that all nursing assistants are enrolled in or have graduated from an approved nursing assistant training program.</li><li>Assist the DON in determining the staffing needs of the nursing service department.</li><li>Ensure that all nurse aide trainees are under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.</li><li>Recommend to the DON the number and level of nursing personnel to be employed.</li><li>Resolve personnel problems and build into the nursing program maximum employee motivation, keeping employees informed of current changes that effect their ability in providing quality patient care.</li><li>Develop work assignments and schedule duty hours, and/or assist nursing supervisory staff in completing or performing such tasks.</li><li>Delegate to the Charge Nurse(s) and Nurse Supervisor(s) the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability to perform their assigned duties.</li><li>Nursing Care Functions:</li><li>Supervise all admissions and readmissions for eligibility or denial of Medicare Skilled services regulations.</li><li>Notify all providers, in writing, within 24  hours of resident status of eligibility for skilled services and changes.</li><li>Ensure that written physician certification for skilled services per Medicare guidelines are obtained.</li><li>Coordinate therapeutic services, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, etc., for residents with therapeutic needs.</li><li>In addition, be responsible for monitoring resident progress and eligibility when no longer are eligible for Medicare skilled services. Notification will be timely -- within 24-hours upon determination.</li><li>Make daily rounds of the nursing department to ensure that all nursing personnel are performing their work assignment in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. Report findings to DON.</li><li>Provide residents with a comfortable, clean, orderly, and safe environment.</li><li>Assess resident's condition and care needs through daily resident rounds.</li><li>Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure that medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided as scheduled.</li><li>Report medication errors per policy.</li><li>Provide direct nursing care as necessary.</li><li>Ensures that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently. </li></ul> 

Qualifications:
Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) Qualifications:<ul><li><div style="margin:0px">Must possess, as a minimum, a degree in Nursing from an accredited school.</div></li><li>Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as in state.</li><li>Baccalaureate degree preferred.</li><li>Working knowledge of the needs of geriatric complex care requiring long term care, the principles of management, supervision, organizational behavior and structure, and communication systems.</li><li>A physical examination and/or evidence from a physician indicating free of communicable disease to be available upon employment.</li><li>Must be in good physical and mental health.</li><li>Ability to work independently or part of a group.</li><li>Effectively communicate with others.</li><li>If expected to drive company vehicle- must have valid driver's license with good driving record and be at least 21 years of age. (In order to comply with company Driving Standards P&P).</li><li>Must have, as a minimum, 2 years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other related health care facility.</li><li>Previous long-term care experience is desirable.</li><li>Computer knowledge preferred.</li><li>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.</li></ul>

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.

Elderwood offers a variety of specialty programs and services, established to meet a wide range of needs. Our expert physicians and supportive staff members administer the highest level of care in all areas. Care plans are tailored to an individual’s specific needs and treatment is supported through integration of the latest technological advancements.

Elderwood

ADON - Assistant Director of Nursing SNF

Administrative Skills

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Communication Skills

Communication Systems

Community and Social Services

Director of Nursing (DON)

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Employee Terminations

English Language

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Geriatrics

Hospital Administration

Infection Control

Infectious Diseases

Leadership

License Management

Long-Term Care

Medicare

Medications

Mentoring

Needs Assessment

Nursing

Nursing Administration

Nursing Credentials

Nursing Management

Occupational Therapy

Onboarding

Operations

Patient Care

People Management

Problem Solving Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality Management

Quality of Care

Registered Nurse (RN)

Regulations

Safety Compliance

Safety/Work Safety

Social Engineering

Social Work

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Staff Motivation

Staff Requirements

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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. (CNA Training Track - Support Aide): Transport residents or accompanies ambulatory residents as assigned to various locations in the building including the dining room, activity program areas, therapy or treatment areas.

<h4>Salary</h4>$20.05 / hr<h4>Overview</h4>Paid Nurse Aide Certification Program!Location: Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid, NY — Home of the 1980 Winter Olympics!Pay Rate: Starting at $20.05/hourNEW! Gas Allowance Benefit for eligible employees<h4>Ready to Launch Your Healthcare Career?</h4>Have you always been a natural caregiver? Maybe you’re a nursing student, former CNA, Home Health Aide, or PCA looking to advance your skills and make a meaningful impact?Our PAID Nurse Aide Trainee Program at Elderwood of Uihlein is the perfect next step to gain hands-on experience and become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).<h4>What We Offer:</h4><ul><li>NEW! Gas Allowance Stipend for Full & Part-Time positions</li><li>Pay-in-Lieu-of-Benefits program (earn 10% more!)</li><li>Shift Differentials for weekdays and weekends</li><li>Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and more)</li><li>Tuition Assistance Program for clinical career tracks</li><li>Newly renovated building in a scenic Lake Placid setting</li><li>Employee referral bonus program</li><li>Supportive team that values your role in resident care</li></ul><h4>About the Nurse Aide Trainee Program:</h4><ul><li>The program runs three weeks, Monday through Friday, generally 7:00am–3:00pm (hours may vary)</li><li>Weeks 1 & 2: Classroom instruction</li><li>Week 3: Clinical hands-on training alongside licensed clinicians</li><li>Upon successful completion, you’ll be certified as a CNA — your pay and status will be upgraded accordingly</li><li>Elderwood covers your CNA certification exam fees and required onboarding (e.g., PPD test, physical exam)</li><li>Until training begins, you’ll be assigned a trainee shift working under supervision to gain experience</li></ul>Apply Today — start your journey to becoming a CNA with paid training and a supportive team by your side.Make a difference in the lives of seniors at Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid!<h4>Responsibilities</h4>(CNA Training Track - Support Aide):<ul><li>Transport residents or accompanies ambulatory residents as assigned to various locations in the building including the dining room, activity program areas, therapy or treatment areas.</li><li>Make unoccupied resident beds, as assigned.</li><li>Assist in the Dining Room with food service to residents, under the direction of licensed therapy staff; duties include passing trays, cutting meat, opening cartons or other containers.</li><li>Distribute supplemental nourishments to residents who do not need to be fed, as directed.</li><li>Conduct informal activities on the nursing unit when time permits, as directed.</li><li>Supply fresh water in resident's rooms, as directed.</li><li>Prepare bed and bedwear of resident's at hour of sleep, as assigned.</li><li>Help keep general areas of the assigned nursing unit neat and orderly, as directed.</li><li>Clean resident's equipment (wheelchair/geri chair, bed, etc.), as assigned.</li><li>Keep the rooms of residents orderly, as assigned.</li><li>Notify therapist of any unusual incidents regarding residents. </li></ul><h4>From</h4><h4>Up to</h4><h4>Qualifications</h4>(CNA Training Track - Support Aide):<ul><li>Sixteen (16) years of age required; high school diploma or equivalent required.</li><li>Employment Certificate/Permit required for 16-17 years of age. </li><li>No findings or convictions of resident abuse, mistreatment and misappropriation of property through any current or previous licensing agency.</li></ul><ul><li>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.</li></ul><h4>EOE Statement</h4>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.

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