Physical Therapist, PT Full Time and PRN

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

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