Inpatient Physical Therapist - Full Time
About The Position
Nebraska Medicine is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to work in an inpatient setting across its hospital campus. The role serves a diverse patient population, including trauma, bariatrics, and pediatrics, with a focus on early and progressive mobility from med-surg through the ICU. The therapist collaborates with OT, OTAs, PTs, and PTAs, using rehabilitation technology and safe patient-handling equipment. Responsibilities span initial mobilization through discharge planning, with an emphasis on family involvement. The role begins in med-surg, with opportunities to gain experience in specialties such as neuro, cardiac, trauma, and ICU. Nebraska Medicine is closely connected to the UNMC Physical Therapy program; the team hosts students, assists with labs and lectures, and supports student learning. This is a fast-paced, team-based environment with opportunities for professional development. The position is located at Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Daytime shifts are 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Employees working a Monday–Friday schedule participate in a weekend rotation approximately every 6–7 weeks; when working a weekend, they receive a flex day off in both the preceding and following weeks.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from a physical therapy program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong team orientation.
- Familiarity with equipment and items used in a typical physical therapy setting, such as weights, exercise bikes, gait belts, ultrasound, traction, ambulatory devices, and mats.
- Current physical therapist license in Nebraska or a current compact state license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire, from an American Heart Association-endorsed program; applicable to new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later.
- Any additional specialty-specific education, training, or certification identified during recruitment must be completed within 90 days of hire unless otherwise specified.
Nice To Haves
- Rehabilitation experience.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, plan, and implement physical therapy treatments.
- Assist with department goal setting and program planning.
- Provide clinical instruction and staff instruction to support a progressive, educationally motivated staff.
- Carry out day-to-day communication and duties with teamwork and professionalism.
- Provide patient care from initial mobilization through discharge planning, emphasizing family involvement.
Benefits
- CEU benefit of $500 per year after one year of employment.
- Certification reimbursement up to $500.
- 35% discount at Clarkson College.
- Flex day off both the week before and the week after a scheduled weekend shift.
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Job Type
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