Physical Therapist - SNF

Hillcrest Health•Bellevue, NE

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Hillcrest Health & Living is seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist to join the rehabilitation team at Hillcrest Health & Rehab, a skilled nursing facility in Bellevue, Nebraska. The facility provides short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and post-acute services in a supportive setting. The therapist works with nursing, providers, residents, families, and interdisciplinary partners to help residents regain strength, confidence, and independence. The Physical Therapist evaluates residents and develops individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, reduce pain, restore function, and support independence. The role is open to new graduates and experienced clinicians and offers opportunities for hands-on clinical experience, interdisciplinary collaboration, mentorship, and meaningful contributions to resident outcomes.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Active Physical Therapist license in Nebraska or a compact state.
Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association.
Ability to speak, read, and write English.
Ability to independently lift up to 35 pounds.
Ability to perform repetitive sitting, bending, standing, and movement as needed.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
Ability to use technology and clinical resources efficiently and effectively.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills with residents, families, providers, and team members.
Ability to stay organized, complete accurate documentation, and manage competing priorities.
A calm, flexible, and professional approach in changing or stressful situations.
Commitment to safe, high-quality, resident-centered care.

Nice To Haves

ABPTS clinical specialty certification in geriatric, orthopedic, or neurological physical therapy.
Strong clinical judgment or willingness to develop it through mentorship and experience.

Responsibilities

Complete physical therapy evaluations using appropriate assessments and establish individualized plans of care.
Provide evidence-based interventions to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, pain management, and functional independence.
Progress treatment plans based on resident needs, clinical findings, goals, and functional outcomes.
Educate residents and family members about treatment plans, home exercise programs, safety strategies, equipment use, and recommendations for continued care.
Complete timely and accurate documentation, coding, charging, and required clinical records.
Collaborate with physicians, nursing, therapy team members, and other interdisciplinary partners to coordinate resident care.
Assist with discharge planning, equipment recommendations, and transitions between care settings.
Supervise, collaborate with, and delegate appropriate care to therapy assistants, rehabilitation technicians, and support staff in accordance with applicable regulations.
Identify residents who may benefit from additional medical or therapy services.
Manage an efficient resident schedule while considering safety, resident preferences, environmental needs, and productivity expectations.
Maintain focus on infection control, resident safety, equipment safety, quality outcomes, and regulatory compliance.
Participate in professional development, clinical education, advocacy, presentations, or other activities that support the therapy profession.
Perform other duties as assigned.