PT Physical Therapist/Physical Therapist Assistant

Hillcrest Health & LIving•Omaha, NE

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Hillcrest Health & Living is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and patient-focused Physical Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for its Hillcrest Home Care team serving the Omaha area. The role provides skilled, personalized therapy in patients’ homes, supporting their goals, safety, quality of life, strength, mobility, confidence, and independence. It offers autonomous, one-on-one patient care while remaining connected to an interdisciplinary care team. PT candidates evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans. PTA candidates carry out treatment plans and therapeutic interventions within their scope of practice. Both provide patient and caregiver education, monitor and document progress, collaborate with care team members, and manage visits while traveling throughout the Omaha service area. The position is part-time and requires the applicable Nebraska PT or PTA license, a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance. Home care, home health, outpatient, rehabilitation, or similar therapy experience is preferred.

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.
Patient-centered, compassionate approach to therapy.
Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
Excellent communication and patient-education skills.
Confidence working independently in patients’ homes.
Strong organization and time-management skills; ability to manage a mobile caseload and flexible schedule.
Accurate and timely documentation habits.
Strong collaboration skills with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
Ability to adapt treatment approaches to individual patient goals and home environments.
Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
Must be able to safely provide hands-on therapy services in a variety of home environments.
Must be able to perform repetitive sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, and movement associated with patient care.
Must be able to work independently and adapt to different patient and home environments.
Must be flexible and calm when responding to changing patient needs.
Must have strong attention to detail and be able to manage a mobile caseload.
Must be able to use clinical technology and electronic documentation systems efficiently and effectively.
Must be able to travel throughout the Omaha service area.

Nice To Haves

Home care, home health, outpatient, rehabilitation, or similar therapy experience preferred.
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 practicing as a Physical Therapist.
Carry out treatment plans and therapeutic interventions within the scope of practice when practicing 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 at home.
Manage schedules and patient visits efficiently while traveling throughout the Omaha area.
Support quality care and a positive patient experience, including 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.
Supportive home care leadership and an interdisciplinary care team.