Geriatric Physical Therapist Lead - Long-Term Care

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; North Andrews Gardens (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; 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 referred patients, develop and administer treatment plans, and document progress while educating patients and families.

Florida license and experience in long-term/geriatric care are preferred; candidates should collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care and maintain professionalism and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy college or university.
• Valid Florida professional license and registration required.
• Experience with long-term care or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation and charting skills.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants as needed.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Professionalism and punctuality are essential.
• HIPAA/confidentiality compliance.
• Timely adherence to scheduled hours.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients and provide direct patient care.
• Develop and administer treatment programs with specific goals.
• Set realistic goals based on patient capacity and tolerance.
• Document patient condition and progress.
• Educate patients and families on physical therapy methods.
• Coordinate with physicians and other disciplines to optimize care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Professionalism

Education

Accredited PT 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 referred patients, develop and administer treatment plans, and document progress while educating patients and families.

Florida license and experience in long-term/geriatric care are preferred; candidates should collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care and maintain professionalism and confidentiality.