Inpatient Physical Therapist - Casual/PRN

The Nebraska Medical Center•Omaha, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our inpatient rehab team as a casual Physical Therapist and become part of a collaborative, experienced team providing care across a diverse acute care environment. Our casual therapists play an important role in supporting our patients and team while enjoying the flexibility to work across a variety of clinical areas. In this role, you will evaluate patients, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote safe mobility, functional independence, and successful discharge planning. You will also have opportunities for clinical instruction, continuing education, professional development across specialty areas, and involvement in department initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher from a physical therapy program accredited by the Commission of Accredited Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal required
Excellent interpersonal skills required
Strong team orientation required
Familiarity with items found in a typical PT (e.g., weights, exercise bikes, gait belts, ultrasound, traction, ambulatory devices, mats, etc.) required
Currently licensed as a physical therapist in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license required
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later)

Nice To Haves

Rehabilitation experience preferred

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote safe mobility, functional independence, and successful discharge planning
Clinical instruction
Continuing education
Professional development across specialty areas
Involvement in department initiatives