Dynamic Physical Therapist (PT) – Geriatric Rehab Expert

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to join our growing team. The PT will assess patients requiring rehabilitation, establish and administer treatment plans, and educate patients and families in therapy methods.

Responsibilities include supervising PTAs, documenting progress, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care. Florida license and clinical excellence are required.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Must have a valid Florida license and registration.
• Experience supervising PTAs.
• Experience in long-term/geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation skills including evaluations, progress notes, recertifications, and discharge docs.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals aligned to patient capacity under physician direction.
• Document patient conditions and educate patients and families in therapy methods.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered treatment and care.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation and maintain confidentiality/HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Supervising PTAs

Documentation writing

Patient service

Clinical excellence

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy program

Job description

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to join our growing team. The PT will assess patients requiring rehabilitation, establish and administer treatment plans, and educate patients and families in therapy methods.

Responsibilities include supervising PTAs, documenting progress, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care. Florida license and clinical excellence are required.