Physical Therapist, PT Full Time and PRN

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

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