Geriatric Physical Therapist – Rehab & Long-Term Care

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Oakland Park (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Oakland Park, FL is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) to join our clinical team. You will assess referred patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and document progress to support functional recovery and quality of life.

Experience in long-term care or geriatric rehab is encouraged. Must hold a Florida license and supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, while collaborating with interdisciplinary staff to deliver

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Must hold a valid Florida license and registration.
• Oversee and supervise Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Experience in long-term care/geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation writing skills.
• Documentation of evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries.
• Collaborates with disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Professionalism: punctuality and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients and determine rehabilitation potential.
• Develop and administer individualized treatment plans.
• Document patient status and educate patients and families.
• Collaborate with physicians and other disciplines to optimize care.

Skills

Florida licensed PT

Supervising PTA

Geriatric care experience

Documentation proficiency

Education

Graduated from accredited PT program

Job description

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Oakland Park, FL is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) to join our clinical team. You will assess referred patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and document progress to support functional recovery and quality of life.

Experience in long-term care or geriatric rehab is encouraged. Must hold a Florida license and supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, while collaborating with interdisciplinary staff to deliver