Geriatric Physical Therapist – Rehab Team Lead

The-Savoy-At-Fort-Lauderdale-Rehabilitation-and-Nursing-Center; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to join our growing team in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The PT will assess referred patients, establish treatment plans, document progress, and educate patients and families under physician direction.

Requirements include graduating from an accredited PT program and valid Florida license; supervision of PTAs and strong documentation skills are essential, with long-term/geriatric care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Hold a valid Florida PT license and registration.
• Oversee and supervise Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Experience in long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation writing abilities.
• Conduct evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertifications and discharge documentation.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Demonstrate professionalism, punctuality and exceptional patient service.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer treatment plans with goals aligned to patient capacity.
• Document patient condition and educate patients and families in therapy methods.
• Coordinate under physician direction and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Supervision of PTAs

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Clinical excellence

Education

Graduated from accredited Physical Therapy program

Florida license & registration

Job description

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to join our growing team in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The PT will assess referred patients, establish treatment plans, document progress, and educate patients and families under physician direction.

Requirements include graduating from an accredited PT program and valid Florida license; supervision of PTAs and strong documentation skills are essential, with long-term/geriatric care experience preferred.