Inpatient Physical Therapist - Full Time

Nebraska Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CEU benefit $500/year after 1 year

Certification reimbursement up to $500

Clarkson College discount 35%

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a full-time Inpatient Physical Therapist to join our team at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE. You will work across the med‑surg to ICU continuum with a diverse patient population, collaborating with OT, OTAs, PTs, and PTAs using advanced rehab technology and safe patient handling equipment.

Responsibilities include evaluation, planning, and implementing PT treatments, contributing to staff development, and supporting discharge planning with strong family

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program.
• Licensed as a physical therapist in Nebraska or a current compact state license.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluation, planning, and implementation of physical therapy treatments.
• Assist with department goal setting, program planning, clinical instruction, and staff instruction to maintain progression of staff.
• Coordinate with OT/OTAs/PTAs and family to ensure safe patient handling and discharge planning.
• Support education and training activities within the department.

Skills

Communication skills

Team orientation

Familiar with PT equipment

Education

CAPTE-accredited PT program

Tools

Weights

Exercise bikes

Gait belts

Ultrasound

Traction devices

Job description

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Inpatient Physical Therapist - Full Time

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a full‑time Physical Therapist to join our dynamic team in an inpatient setting across our hospital campus. You’ll work with a diverse patient population, including trauma, bariatrics, pediatrics, and more, while focusing on early and progressive mobility from med‑surg through the ICU. In this role, you’ll collaborate with a team of OT, OTAs, PTs, and PTAs, using cutting‑edge rehab technology and safe patient handling equipment. You’ll be involved in patient care from initial mobilization to discharge planning, with a strong emphasis on family involvement. Starting in med‑surg, you’ll have opportunities to gain experience across various specialties, including neuro, cardiac, trauma, and ICU as you grow in the role. We are also closely tied to the UNMC Physical Therapy program taking many students, assisting in labs and lectures, and supporting students learning. This is a fast‑paced, team‑based environment with plenty of room for professional development. If you’re passionate about inpatient care and want to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply and help shape the future of rehabilitation at Nebraska Medicine!

Location

Nebraska Medical Center | Nebraska Medicine Omaha, NE

Schedule Details

Daytime shifts: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Weekend rotation: For those working a Monday-Friday schedule, there will be a weekend rotation approximately every 6-7 weeks. When working a weekend, you’ll have a flex day off both the week before and the week after.

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.

Dignity and Respect Work with a team that values diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.

Educational Support

Enjoy a CEU benefit of $500/year after 1 year of employment, Certification reimbursement up to $500, and a 35% discount at Clarkson College.

Duties

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

• 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.
• Additional specialty-specific education, training, or certification may be required based on the department and position responsibilities. Any additional requirements will be identified during the recruitment process and must be completed within 90 days of hire unless otherwise specified.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).

Preferred Qualifications

• Rehabilitation experience preferred.

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.

Nebraska Medicine includes two hospitals, the state's largest and highest rated Nebraska Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center, along with more than 70 primary care and specialty clinics.

Nebraska Medicine and our research and education partner, the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), share the same mission: to lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care.

Every colleague plays a key role in upholding our promise of “Serious Medicine, Extraordinary Care” to our patients and their families.

Working with Nebraska Medicine means committing to meaningful, impactful work that will elevate the success of your fellow colleagues and will help our patients and their families feel comfortable, confident and cared for.