Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) – Geriatric Rehab

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team in Florida. You will assess referred patients, develop and manage treatment plans, and document patient progress while educating patients and families.

Responsibilities include supervising Physical Therapy Assistants, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring adherence to confidentiality, HIPAA, and professional standards in a long‑term care setting.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Must hold a valid Florida PT license and registration.
• Experience supervising Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Experience in long-term care or geriatric care preferred.
• Proficient in documentation writing.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with goals aligned to patient capacity.
• Document patient conditions, progress and outcomes; educate patients and families.
• Supervise PT Assistants and coordinate with other disciplines to ensure patient-centered care.
• Maintain professionalism, punctuality and adherence to confidentiality and HIPAA.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation writing

Patient care

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Education

Accredited PT program

Job description

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team in Florida. You will assess referred patients, develop and manage treatment plans, and document patient progress while educating patients and families.

Responsibilities include supervising Physical Therapy Assistants, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring adherence to confidentiality, HIPAA, and professional standards in a long‑term care setting.