Physical Therapist

Adept Rehab and Nursing of Omaha•Omaha, NE

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Adept Rehab and Nursing of Omaha, formerly The Banyan at Montclair, is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Physical Therapist to join its rehabilitation team in Omaha, Nebraska. This full-time role helps residents improve strength, mobility, independence, and quality of life through individualized physical therapy services. The Physical Therapist evaluates residents, develops and implements care plans, provides treatment, monitors progress, and coordinates care with residents, families, and healthcare professionals. The role also includes supervising Physical Therapist Assistants and rehabilitation aides, maintaining accurate documentation and resident confidentiality, and complying with professional, facility, and regulatory standards.

Requirements

Current and unrestricted license as a Physical Therapist in Nebraska.
Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
Strong clinical assessment, communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary care team.
Regular and dependable attendance.
Ability to walk, stand, sit, bend, reach, and perform other physical activities throughout the workday.
Ability to safely assist residents during transfers, mobility activities, and therapeutic exercises.
Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Long-term care or skilled nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Evaluate residents using appropriate physical therapy assessment techniques.
Develop and implement individualized plans of care based on residents’ needs and goals.
Provide hands-on physical therapy in accordance with physician orders and established treatment plans.
Review resident progress and revise treatment plans as appropriate.
Consider resident and family concerns when developing or modifying treatment plans.
Educate and motivate residents and families regarding exercises, mobility, safety, and functional activities.
Complete progress notes, discharge summaries, home programs, and other required documentation accurately and promptly.
Coordinate resident care with physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation team members, and other healthcare professionals.
Direct and supervise Physical Therapist Assistants and rehabilitation aides as appropriate.
Maintain resident privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, facility, and professional standards.
Follow facility policies, procedures, infection-control practices, and safety requirements.
Participate in continuing education and maintain required professional credentials.
Build positive and professional working relationships with residents, families, coworkers, and facility leadership.
Use sound clinical judgment and promptly report concerns or significant changes in a resident’s condition.
Perform other duties as assigned.