PT Physical Therapist/Physical Therapist Assistant

Hillcrest Health•Omaha, NE

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Hillcrest Health & Living is seeking a compassionate, motivated, patient-focused Physical Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join its Hillcrest Home Care team serving the Omaha area. The role provides skilled, personalized therapy in patients’ homes, helping them improve strength, mobility, balance, function, confidence, safety, and independence. The PT evaluates patients and develops individualized treatment plans; the PTA carries out treatment plans and therapeutic interventions within the PTA scope of practice. The position involves working independently in the field while collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team, educating patients and caregivers, monitoring progress, documenting care, and managing a mobile caseload across the Omaha service area. The role is part-time and offers the independence and flexibility of providing care in the home setting, with opportunities to build strong patient relationships and support meaningful progress in patients’ everyday environments. Candidates must meet the applicable education and Nebraska licensure requirements for PT or PTA, and must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance.

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.
Able to speak, read, and write English.
Able to safely provide hands-on therapy services in a variety of home environments.
Able to perform repetitive sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, and movement associated with patient care.
Able to work independently and adapt to different patient and home environments.
Able to respond flexibly and calmly to changing patient needs.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage a mobile caseload.
Able to use clinical technology and electronic documentation systems efficiently and effectively.
Able to travel throughout the Omaha service area.

Nice To Haves

Home care, home health, outpatient, rehabilitation, or similar therapy experience preferred.
Patient-centered and compassionate approach to therapy.
Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
Excellent patient-education skills.
Confidence working independently in patients’ homes.
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 each patient’s goals and home environment.
Genuine interest in helping patients regain independence and confidence.

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy services to improve patients’ strength, mobility, balance, function, and independence.
For PT candidates, evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans.
For PTA candidates, carry out treatment plans and therapeutic interventions within the PTA scope of practice.
Provide therapy in patients’ homes with a focus on quality, safety, and patient-centered care.
Educate patients and caregivers on 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.
Supportive home care leadership and an interdisciplinary care team.