Weekend Physical Therapist (2 days/month minimum)

Hillcrest Health•Omaha, NE

20h

About The Position

Hillcrest Rehab Services provides therapy support across Hillcrest Health & Living’s skilled nursing communities, including post-acute rehabilitation, short-term recovery, and long-term care. The Physical Therapist works across multiple locations in Bellevue, Papillion, and Millard, helping patients improve mobility, strength, balance, pain management, safety, and independence. They work closely with onsite clinical teams to develop individualized plans of care for people recovering after illness, injury, surgery, or hospitalization and support their confidence, function, and quality of life. The role involves evaluating patients, delivering and progressing evidence-based treatment, documenting services, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Physical Therapists also support safe transitions of care, delegate appropriate tasks, identify patients who may benefit from additional services, and contribute to professional development and clinical education. The position is scheduled on weekends, with a minimum commitment of two days per month. New graduates are encouraged to apply; previous experience in skilled nursing or other care settings is welcomed but not required.

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.
Able to speak, read, and write English.
Able to independently lift up to 35 pounds.
Able to perform repetitive sitting, bending, standing, and movement as needed.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
Able to utilize technology and resources efficiently and effectively.
Must be flexible, calm, and professional in stressful situations.
Possible exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in skilled nursing, post-acute care, hospital, home health, outpatient, or a similar setting is welcomed but not required.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills with patients, families, providers, and team members.
Willingness to learn, ask questions, and grow within a collaborative therapy environment.
Strong clinical judgment or a desire to build it through mentorship and experience.
Ability to stay organized, complete accurate documentation, and manage competing priorities.
Passion for helping patients regain mobility, confidence, and independence.

Responsibilities

Complete physical therapy evaluations using appropriate tests and measures and establish timely plans of care.
Provide treatment interventions that support mobility, strength, balance, endurance, pain management, gait, transfers, and functional independence.
Progress treatment plans using evidence-based guidelines, reimbursement requirements, and patient goals.
Educate patients and family members using effective, culturally sensitive communication that considers individual cognitive needs.
Complete accurate documentation and charging for therapy services.
Collaborate with physicians, nursing, therapy team members, and other interdisciplinary partners to support each patient’s care plan.
Plan safe and effective transitions within or outside Hillcrest service lines, including recommended services, equipment needs, and handoff communication.
Supervise, collaborate with, and delegate appropriate tasks to Physical Therapist Assistants, technicians, and support personnel in accordance with regulations.
Identify patients who may benefit from additional medical or therapy services and complete screenings as needed.
Manage an efficient patient schedule while considering safety, preferences, environmental needs, and productivity expectations.
Identify risks related to patient care, infection control, equipment, documentation, and safety, and take appropriate action.
Participate in professional development, clinical education, advocacy, presentations, or other activities that support the therapy profession.
Perform other duties as assigned.