Health & Rehab - Physical Therapist Assistant

Hillcrest Health•Bellevue, NE

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Hillcrest Health & Living is seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist Assistant for its in-house rehabilitation team at Hillcrest Health & Rehab in Bellevue, Nebraska. The facility provides short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and post-acute services. The PTA carries out individualized treatment plans established by the supervising Physical Therapist, using evidence-based techniques to help patients improve mobility, reduce pain, restore function, prevent disability, and work toward recovery goals. The position is open to new graduates and experienced clinicians and involves close collaboration with an onsite supervising Physical Therapist and an interdisciplinary care team.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Active Physical Therapist Assistant license in Nebraska or a compact state.
Basic Life Support CPR certification, or willingness to obtain it within 45 days of hire.
Able to speak, read, and write English.
Able to independently lift up to 35 pounds.
Able to perform repetitive sitting, bending, standing, and movement as needed.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
Able to use technology and resources efficiently and effectively.
Able to remain flexible, calm, and professional in stressful or changing situations.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills with patients, families, providers, and team members.
Ability to follow established plans of care, use sound clinical judgment, communicate needs to the supervising therapist, manage multiple patient needs, and maintain quality care and accurate documentation.
Commitment to patient-centered care, safety, and quality.
Possible exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.

Nice To Haves

New graduates are encouraged to apply.
A willingness to learn, ask questions, and grow in a collaborative therapy environment.
Passion for helping patients improve mobility, function, and independence.

Responsibilities

Provide patient treatments according to established plans of care and evidence-based guidelines.
Help patients improve mobility, strength, balance, function, and independence.
Educate patients and family members using clear communication, adult learning principles, and sensitivity to individual cognitive and cultural needs.
Complete accurate clinical documentation and charging for therapy services.
Collaborate with physicians, nursing, therapy team members, and other interdisciplinary partners to support patient care.
Communicate regularly with the onsite supervising Physical Therapist about patient progress, concerns, goals, and treatment-plan needs.
Assist with transitions between service lines, including therapy recommendations, equipment needs, and handoff communication.
Delegate appropriate tasks to therapy technicians and support personnel in accordance with federal and state regulations.
Build and manage an efficient patient schedule while considering patient preferences, safety, cognitive needs, and productivity expectations.
Identify patient and facility risks and take appropriate action related to safety, infection control, equipment needs, documentation, and patient handling.
Assist in identifying patients who may benefit from additional therapy or medical services.
Participate in professional development, clinical education, presentations, and other activities that support the therapy profession.
Perform other duties as assigned.