Physical Therapist, PT Full Time and PRN

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Boulevard Gardens (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to join our growing team. The PT will assess patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct care, establishing treatment plans geared to capacity and tolerance.

The role includes documentation, patient and family education, and collaboration with the care team. Requirements include graduation from an accredited PT program and a Florida license; experience with geriatric care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy college or university.
• Florida license required and registration.
• Oversee and supervise Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation and charting skills.

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 patients' condition and progress; educate patients and families.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care; ensure timely, professional service.
• Report to work on time; adhere to scheduled hours; comply with confidentiality and HIPAA.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Documentation writing

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Time management

Education

PT degree

Job description

Physical Therapist (PT)

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to join our growing team.

Physical Therapist (PT) Duties Include:

The Physical Therapist is responsible for the assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services which includes: providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation. Also, the Physical Therapist will establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patients capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician. As well, the Physical Therapist must set realistic and achievable goals for their patients, document and record the patients condition and educate patients and families in an appropriate physical therapy method.

Physical Therapist (PT) Requirements/Qualifications:

• Must have graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy college or university.
• Must have a valid Florida professional license and registration.
• The Physical Therapist is responsible for overseeing and supervising Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.
• Well versed with documentation writing
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertification and discharge documentations.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• Exceptional patient service skills and ability to demonstrate clinical excellence
• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and demonstrate professionalism at all times.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.

Wages

Based on Experience

Background Screening Requirment:

This position is subjet to Florida background screening requirments.

For information please visit : https://info.flclearinghouse.com

An Equal Opportunity Employer