Compassionate Physical Therapist - Geriatric Mobility

Avid Healthcare Group

Omaha (NE)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Banyan at Montclair in Omaha, Nebraska is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. This full-time position aims to help residents improve strength, mobility, independence, and overall quality of life.

Responsibilities include evaluating residents, developing individualized care plans, providing hands-on PT services, documenting progress, and coordinating with physicians and the rehab team. Licensure in Nebraska is required.

Qualifications

Current and unrestricted Nebraska Physical Therapist license.
Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing is preferred but not required.
Strong clinical assessment, communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary care team.
Regular and dependable attendance is required.

Responsibilities

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