PT Physical Therapist/Physical Therapist Assistant

Hillcrest Health • Omaha, NE

24d • Onsite

About The Position

Hillcrest Health & Living is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and patient-focused Physical Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for part-time work with Hillcrest Home Care in the Omaha area. The role provides skilled, personalized therapy services in patients’ homes, helping them improve strength, mobility, balance, function, confidence, and independence. The clinician works independently in the field while collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team and tailoring care to each patient’s goals, safety needs, and home environment.

For PT candidates, the role includes evaluating patients and developing individualized treatment plans. For PTA candidates, it includes carrying out treatment plans and therapeutic interventions within the PTA scope of practice. The position also involves educating patients and caregivers, monitoring progress, documenting visits and outcomes, coordinating with care-team members, and managing a mobile caseload and schedule while traveling throughout Omaha. The work supports safe transitions and helps patients remain as independent as possible at home.

Requirements

• For PT candidates: graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• For PT candidates: active Nebraska Physical Therapist license.
• For PTA candidates: graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• For PTA candidates: active Nebraska Physical Therapist Assistant license.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Reliable transportation and current automobile insurance.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Ability to safely provide hands-on therapy in a variety of home environments.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to different patient and home environments.
• Flexibility and calmness when responding to changing patient needs.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage a mobile caseload.
• Ability to use clinical technology and electronic documentation systems efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to travel throughout the Omaha service area.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Home care, home health, outpatient, rehabilitation, or similar therapy experience.
• Patient-centered and compassionate approach to therapy.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent patient-education skills.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage a mobile caseload and flexible schedule.
• Strong collaboration skills with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
• Ability to adapt treatment approaches to individual patient goals and home environments.
• Genuine interest in helping patients regain independence and confidence.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to improve patients’ strength, mobility, balance, function, and independence.
• Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans when working as a Physical Therapist.
• Carry out treatment plans and therapeutic interventions within the scope of practice when working as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Provide therapy in patients’ homes with a focus on quality, safety, and patient-centered care.
• Educate patients and caregivers about exercises, mobility techniques, home programs, and safety strategies.
• Help patients reduce fall risk and improve confidence with everyday activities.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes or concerns to the appropriate team member.
• Accurately document visits, treatments, progress, and outcomes.
• Collaborate with nurses, occupational therapists, physicians, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Support safe transitions and help patients remain as independent as possible in their home environment.
• Manage schedules and patient visits efficiently while traveling throughout the Omaha area.
• Support quality care and a positive patient experience, including performing other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple health insurance plan options for eligible team members.
• Vision, dental, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Professional development and certification support.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment opportunities for eligible nurses and therapists.
• Dayforce Wallet, allowing team members to choose when they get paid.
• Mileage reimbursement for home visits.
• Gym membership reimbursement and partner discounts.
• Opportunities to grow within Hillcrest Home Care and Hillcrest Health & Living.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time