Geriatric Physical Therapist – Rehab Lead

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team in a long-term care setting. The PT will assess referred patients, design and administer individualized treatment plans, and educate patients and families on therapy methods.

Responsibilities include supervising Physical Therapy Assistants, documenting patient progress, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Must hold Florida PT license and registration.
• Experience supervising Physical Therapy Assistants is a plus.
• Experience in long-term care/geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation skills and timely reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with goals based on patient capacity and tolerance.
• Document patient condition and educate patients and families in therapy methods.
• Oversee and supervise Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to provide patient-centred care.

Job description

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team in a long-term care setting. The PT will assess referred patients, design and administer individualized treatment plans, and educate patients and families on therapy methods.

Responsibilities include supervising Physical Therapy Assistants, documenting patient progress, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional patient-centered care.