Physical Therapist II

Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics • Omaha, NE

217d • Remote

About The Position

Hanger, Inc. is the world's premier provider of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) services and products, offering the most advanced O&P solutions, clinically differentiated programs and unsurpassed customer service. Hanger's Patient Care segment is the largest owner and operator of O&P patient care clinics nationwide. Through its Products & Services segment, Hanger distributes branded and private label O&P devices, products and components, and provides rehabilitative solutions to the broader market. With 160 years of clinical excellence and innovation, Hanger's vision is to lead the orthotic and prosthetic markets by providing superior patient care, outcomes, services and value. Collectively, Hanger employees touch thousands of lives each day, helping people achieve new levels of mobility and freedom. A small, strong program devoted to the developmental, gross and fine motor, sensory, motor planning, handwriting, language, speech, feeding, and function through the early years (mainly 2-4 year olds up to 12 years old), Parents are educated and decision-makers in their child's care. Strong focus on team approach with other professionals. An “Anything is Possible” outlook guides our work with each child and family.

Requirements

• Physical Therapists are required to have at least a Masters degree and obtain state licensing in order to practice as a physical therapist.
• Graduation from an accredited program of physical therapy is required to apply for licensure (MS or DPT, PT from accredited program of physical therapy).
• Orthotic/Prosthetic Training a plus.
• ACLS/AED preferred; BLS-CPR required.
• Must have, or be eligible to obtain, a valid driver's license and driving record within the standards outlined within Hanger's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Represent the physical therapy section as a member of the clinic team.
• Provide therapy to new patients primarily as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Communicate directly with the patient's treating team members such as physicians, clinicians (CP, CPO's), nurses, social workers, psychologist and others involved with the patients' care.
• Advise, teach, and mentor staff regarding patients' care and progress.
• Assist with discharge planning and provision of appropriate follow-up.
• Serve as a consultant for other health care providers regarding the delivery of rehabilitation of injuries, disease and amputee care.
• Knowledge of wound care, skin disorders associated with use of a prosthetic limb, edema management, contracture prevention and treatment, proper donning/doffing technique and pain issues commonly found in amputee patients.
• Represent physical therapy in policy and procedure development, the development of QA monitors and the development of standards of care to ensure compliance with accrediting and professional organizations relating to care of amputees and patients at risk of limb loss.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Packages
• 8 Paid National Holidays & 4 additional Floating Holidays
• PTO that includes Vacation and Sick time
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401k Savings and Retirement Plan
• Paid Parental Bonding Leave for New Parents
• Flexible Work Schedules and Part-time Opportunities
• Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Mentorship Programs- Mentor and Mentee
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance by Location
• Relocation Assistance
• Regional & National traveling CPO/CO/CP opportunities
• Volunteering for Local and National events such as Hanger's BAKA Bootcamp and EmpowerFest

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Health and Personal Care Retailers
• Education Level: Master's degree