Physical Therapist - Geriatric Rehab & LTC Care

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Broadview Park (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job summary

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) to join our growing care team. You will assess referred patients, develop and administer rehabilitation programs, and set goals aligned with each patient’s capacity and tolerance.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, educating patients and families, supervising Physical Therapy Assistants, and coordinating with all disciplines for patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Valid Florida PT license and registration.
• Experience supervising Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Experience in long-term care or geriatric rehab preferred.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Experience with evaluations, progress notes, recertifications and discharge documentation.
• Collaborates with all disciplines for patient-centered care.
• Excellent patient service and clinical excellence.
• Punctual, professional and maintains confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Develop and administer treatment programs with goals based on patient capacity and tolerance.
• Set realistic goals and document patient condition; educate patients and families.
• Oversee and supervise Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide best patient-centered care.

Skills

Documentation skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

HIPAA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Florida PT license

Job description

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) to join our growing care team. You will assess referred patients, develop and administer rehabilitation programs, and set goals aligned with each patient’s capacity and tolerance.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, educating patients and families, supervising Physical Therapy Assistants, and coordinating with all disciplines for patient-centered care.