Physical Therapist - Part-time

Hillcrest Health • Bellevue, NE

20h

About The Position

Hillcrest Health & Living is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and patient-focused Physical Therapist to join Hillcrest Rehab Services. The role helps patients regain strength, mobility, independence, and confidence following illness, injury, surgery, or a change in condition. The therapist uses assessment and clinical skills to develop evidence-based treatment plans that promote movement, reduce pain, restore function, and help prevent disability. The position involves working collaboratively with patients, families, nursing teams, physicians, and other disciplines to develop individualized plans focused on meaningful functional outcomes and successful transitions to the next level of care.

This is a part-time position of approximately 20 hours per week, scheduled Monday through Friday within a 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. window. The therapist evaluates patients, develops individualized plans of care, provides skilled treatment, educates patients and families, documents and charges for services, communicates with the interdisciplinary team, coordinates transitions, and supervises or delegates to appropriate therapy support personnel. The role also includes patient and facility safety responsibilities, professional activities, and other therapy duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Active Physical Therapist license in Nebraska or applicable compact licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.
• Strong physical therapy evaluation and clinical reasoning skills.
• Patient-centered approach to treatment and goal setting.
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based physical therapy interventions.
• Ability to develop and progress individualized plans of care.
• Strong communication and patient-education skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Strong documentation and time-management skills.
• Ability to organize an efficient patient schedule.
• Strong attention to patient safety, infection control, and risk management.
• Ability to work independently while remaining part of a collaborative therapy team.
• Flexibility and sound clinical judgment in a fast-paced rehabilitation environment.
• Commitment to helping patients maximize function, independence, and quality of life.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Ability to independently lift up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive sitting, bending, standing, walking, reaching, lifting, and movement as required.
• Ability to safely provide hands-on physical therapy interventions and patient mobility assistance.
• Ability to remain flexible and calm when working with patients and families during stressful or emotional situations.
• Ability to use clinical technology and available resources efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to follow established infection-control and patient-safety standards.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with aging adults and patients with complex rehabilitation needs.
• At least two years of Physical Therapy experience in long-term care, post-acute care, hospital, home care, or a similar setting.
• ABPTS clinical specialty certification in geriatric, orthopedic, or neurological physical therapy.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive physical therapy evaluations using appropriate tests and measures.
• Develop timely, individualized plans of care based on evaluation findings and patient goals.
• Provide evidence-based physical therapy interventions to improve mobility, strength, balance, function, and independence.
• Progress treatment plans appropriately as patients work toward established goals.
• Help patients improve movement, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent further disability.
• Educate patients and family members about treatment plans, exercises, safety, mobility, and recommendations, adapting education to learning needs, cognitive abilities, and cultural considerations.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation and accurately document and charge for therapy services according to established guidelines.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, therapy professionals, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Communicate changes in patient status, progress, barriers, and recommendations.
• Coordinate patient transitions within or outside Hillcrest service lines, recommend equipment, services, and resources, and provide appropriate handoff communication.
• Supervise, collaborate with, and appropriately delegate care to therapy assistants, technicians, and support personnel within regulatory requirements.
• Identify patients who may benefit from additional medical or therapy services and complete appropriate screenings.
• Develop an efficient patient schedule while considering individual preferences, clinical needs, and the treatment environment.
• Identify patient and facility safety risks and take appropriate action.
• Follow infection-control, patient-handling, documentation, and workplace-safety standards.
• Participate in professional activities, education, advocacy, presentations, and other opportunities that support the therapy profession.
• Assist with additional therapy responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Flexible scheduling within a Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. window.
• Supportive rehabilitation leadership and a collaborative interdisciplinary team.
• Professional development and continuing-education opportunities.
• Dayforce Wallet, allowing employees to choose when they get paid.
• Gym membership reimbursement and partner discounts.
• Opportunities to grow within Hillcrest Rehab Services and across a mission-driven senior care organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time