Physical Therapist, PT Full Time and PRN

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

Physical Therapist (PT)

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

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.

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