Outpatient Neurological Physical Therapist

Nebraska Medicine•Bellevue, NE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families. Join our highly collaborative interdisciplinary team that includes physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists. The provider will work closely with neurology-specialized medical providers. Common conditions treated include Parkinson’s disease, dizziness, ataxia, falls and generalized weakness, cerebrovascular accidents (stroke), and other neurological disorders. Nebraska Medicine includes two hospitals, the state's largest and highest rated Nebraska Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center, along with more than 70 primary care and specialty clinics. Nebraska Medicine and our research and education partner, the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), share the same mission: to lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding our promise of “Serious Medicine, Extraordinary Care” to our patients and their families. Working with Nebraska Medicine means committing to meaningful, impactful work that will elevate the success of your fellow colleagues and will help our patients and their families feel comfortable, confident and cared for.

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 within 30 days of hire required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).

Nice To Haves

Board-certified Neurologic Clinical Specialists (NCS)
Vestibular rehabilitation experience
Rehabilitation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform evaluation, planning, and implementation of physical therapy treatments.
Assist with department goal setting, program planning, clinical instruction, and staff instruction in order to maintain a progressive educationally motivated staff.
Carry out day to day communication and duties with teamwork and professionalism.