Geriatric Physical Therapist & Rehab Lead

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Terra Mar (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist (PT) to join our growing team. The PT will assess patients, develop and oversee rehab plans, and educate patients and families under physician direction.

Responsibilities include documentation, progress notes, discharge planning, and collaboration with a multi-disciplinary staff to deliver exceptional patient-centered care in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Must hold a valid Florida PT license and registration.
• Experience supervising Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long-term care or geriatric patients preferred.
• Strong documentation and charting skills.
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary team.
• Punctual and professional with 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 and record patient status and education for patients and families.
• Coordinate with physicians and other disciplines to ensure patient-centered care.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Documentation

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Punctuality

Education

DPT/Physical Therapy degree

Job description

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist (PT) to join our growing team. The PT will assess patients, develop and oversee rehab plans, and educate patients and families under physician direction.

Responsibilities include documentation, progress notes, discharge planning, and collaboration with a multi-disciplinary staff to deliver exceptional patient-centered care in a long-term care setting.