Geriatric Physical Therapist | PT with PTA Oversight

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Broadview Park (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our growing team. You will evaluate patients, design and implement rehab plans, and guide families on therapy goals, with a focus on long-term care in a geriatric setting.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited PT program and a Florida license; experience in long-term care and strong documentation skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy college or university.
• Must have a valid Florida professional license and registration.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred.
• Well versed with documentation writing and patient charting.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with defined goals.
• Document patient condition, progress, and discharge planning.
• Educate patients and families on physical therapy plans and safety.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.

Skills

Supervising PTAs

Geriatric care

Documentation

Education

Accredited PT program

Florida PT license

Job description

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our growing team. You will evaluate patients, design and implement rehab plans, and guide families on therapy goals, with a focus on long-term care in a geriatric setting.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited PT program and a Florida license; experience in long-term care and strong documentation skills are preferred.