PT Physical Therapist/Physical Therapist Assistant

Hillcrest Health & LIving • Omaha, NE

1d • 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 part-time 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 position offers autonomy and one-on-one patient care while working closely with an interdisciplinary team.

PTs evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans. PTAs carry out treatment plans and therapeutic interventions within their scope of practice. Both provide patient- and caregiver education, monitor and document progress, communicate concerns, collaborate with other care professionals, and support safe transitions and independence at home. The role requires managing and traveling between home visits throughout the Omaha service area.

PT candidates must graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program and hold an active Nebraska Physical Therapist license. PTA candidates must graduate from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program and hold an active Nebraska Physical Therapist Assistant license. Both require a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance. Home care, home health, outpatient, rehabilitation, or similar therapy experience is preferred.

Requirements

• Compassionate, patient-centered 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.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program and active Nebraska Physical Therapist license for PT candidates.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program and active Nebraska Physical Therapist Assistant license for PTA candidates.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance.
• 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.

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 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 at home.
• Manage schedules and patient visits efficiently while traveling throughout the Omaha area.
• Support quality care and a positive patient experience as needed.

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