Senior PT Leader - Geriatric Rehab & Patient-Centered Care

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Rock Island (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; 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 assesses patients needing rehabilitation, develops and administers treatment plans, and sets achievable goals with physician direction.

Documentation, patient and family education, and collaboration with the care team are essential. Responsibilities include supervising Physical Therapy Assistants, completing progress notes, and ensuring patient-centered care with

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy college or university.
• Must have a valid Florida professional license and registration.
• Oversee and supervise Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation writing skills.
• Ability to provide patient-centered care and collaborate with all disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals based on capacity and tolerance.
• Set realistic goals, document patient condition, and educate patients and families.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to deliver best patient-centered care.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation writing

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Punctuality

Clinical excellence

Education

Graduate from accredited Physical Therapy college or university

Job description

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to join our growing team. The PT assesses patients needing rehabilitation, develops and administers treatment plans, and sets achievable goals with physician direction.

Documentation, patient and family education, and collaboration with the care team are essential. Responsibilities include supervising Physical Therapy Assistants, completing progress notes, and ensuring patient-centered care with