Inpatient Physical Therapist - Casual

Shift:

Inpatient Physical Therapist - Casual

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our Inpatient Team.

Location: Nebraska Medical Center | Nebraska Medicine Omaha, NE

Schedule:

• Position Type: Casual (scheduled on an as-needed basis)

• Casual Position Requirements:

  • One weekend per month (additional weekends may be available if desired)

  • One holiday weekend per year required (holiday optional)

  • Weekday shifts as needed, based on availability

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

• Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.

• Leading Health Network Work with the region's top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.

• Diversity and Inclusion We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.

• Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.

Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

Duties: Inpatient Physical Therapist - Casual

Perform evaluation, planning, and implementation of physical therapy treatments. Assist with department goal setting, program planning, clinical instruction, and staff instruction in order to maintain a progressive educationally motivated staff. Carry out day to day communication and duties with teamwork and professionalism.

Required Qualifications: Inpatient Physical Therapist - Casual
* Bachelor's degree or higher from a physical therapy program accredited by the Commission of Accredited Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal required.
* Excellent interpersonal skills required. Strong team orientation required.
* Familiarity with items found in a typical PT (e.g., weights, exercise bikes, gait belts, ultrasound, traction, ambulatory devices, mats, etc.) required.
* Currently licensed as a physical therapist in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license required.
*Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).

Preferred Qualifications: Inpatient Physical Therapist - Casual
* Rehabilitation experience preferred.

Recruiter Contact
Sarah Placzek
splaczek@nebraskamed.com