Part Time Physical Therapist - Lincoln

Hillcrest Health Services; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time scheduling

Benefits for eligible staff

Supportive leadership

New grads welcome

Career growth opportunities

Dayforce Wallet

Gym membership reimbursement

Team-based environment

Job summary

Hillcrest Firethorn in Lincoln, NE is seeking a compassionate Part-Time Physical Therapist to join our therapy team. You will evaluate residents, develop individualized plans, and provide skilled therapy to improve mobility and independence.

New grads encouraged to apply. The role offers flexibility, collaborative care, and opportunities to grow within Hillcrest Health Services, with a focus on safety and person-centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program is required.
• Current Nebraska Physical Therapist license or eligibility required.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply and start in a supportive setting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents and create individualized care plans.
• Provide skilled therapy to improve mobility, safety and independence.
• Complete comprehensive PT evaluations and document on time.
• Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Educate residents/families on exercises and movement strategies.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy team and other disciplines.
• Support discharge planning and transitions when appropriate.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Resident-centered care

Communication skills

Motivation & encouragement

Organization & time management

Documentation accuracy

Adaptability

Teamwork & collaboration

Safety & quality focus

Education

Physical Therapy degree

Nebraska PT license

Job description

Part-Time Physical Therapist (PT) – Hillcrest Firethorn

Location: Lincoln, NE
Service Line: Hillcrest Firethorn
Schedule: Part-Time

Hillcrest Health & Living is looking for a compassionate, motivated, and patient-focused Physical Therapist (PT) to join our therapy team at Hillcrest Firethorn in Lincoln, NE.

This part-time opportunity is a great fit for an experienced Physical Therapist or a new graduate looking to begin their career in a supportive environment. If you enjoy helping people regain strength, mobility, confidence, and independence, we would love to connect with you. New grads are encouraged to apply!

At Hillcrest, our mission is simple: Inspiring people to live their best lives. As a Physical Therapist, you will help bring that mission to life by helping residents move better, feel stronger, and reach the highest level of function possible.

What You’ll Do

As a Physical Therapist, you will evaluate residents, develop individualized plans of care, and provide skilled therapy services designed to improve mobility, safety, and independence.

You will:

• Complete comprehensive physical therapy evaluations.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on resident needs, goals, and functional abilities.
• Provide skilled therapy focused on strength, balance, mobility, endurance, coordination, and functional movement.
• Help residents improve their ability to safely complete transfers, walking, and other daily activities.
• Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Establish measurable therapy goals and track progress toward those goals.
• Educate residents and families on exercises, mobility strategies, safety, and continued progress.
• Provide recommendations for assistive devices and adaptive equipment as appropriate.
• Complete documentation accurately and on time.
• Collaborate closely with nursing, providers, therapy team members, and other disciplines.
• Participate in care planning and interdisciplinary communication.
• Support safe discharge planning and transitions when appropriate.
• Maintain therapy equipment and treatment areas in a clean and safe manner.
• Follow established clinical, infection-control, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Jump in wherever needed to support residents and the therapy team.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a Physical Therapist who combines strong clinical skills with a genuine ability to connect with people.

The right candidate will be patient, encouraging, and motivated by helping residents make meaningful progress. Whether you are an experienced therapist or just starting your career, you should be comfortable learning, collaborating, and becoming part of an interdisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Strong clinical assessment and treatment-planning skills.
• A resident-centered approach to therapy.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to motivate and encourage residents throughout the rehabilitation process.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail and accurate clinical documentation.
• Ability to adapt treatment plans as resident needs change.
• Strong teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• A commitment to safety, quality, and excellent resident care.
• A genuine interest in helping aging adults regain and maintain independence.

Education & Credentials

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program required.
• Current or eligible Physical Therapist license in the State of Nebraska required.
• Current CPR/BLS certification as required.
• Previous experience in skilled nursing, post-acute care, senior living, rehabilitation, or a similar setting preferred.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Why Hillcrest Firethorn?

Physical therapy is about more than completing exercises.

It is helping someone walk safely again. Regain enough strength to return home. Feel confident getting out of a chair. Participate in the activities they enjoy. Or simply maintain as much independence as possible.

At Hillcrest Firethorn, you will have the opportunity to build relationships with residents, gain valuable hands‑on experience, and see the progress your work helps create.

With a part-time schedule, you can enjoy additional flexibility while still doing meaningful clinical work and building your therapy career.

What Hillcrest Offers

• Part-time scheduling and flexibility.
• Benefits and programs available to eligible team members.
• Supportive therapy leadership and a collaborative interdisciplinary team.
• A welcoming environment for new graduates and experienced therapists.
• Professional development and career‑growth opportunities.
• Dayforce Wallet, allowing you to choose when you get paid.
• Gym membership reimbursement and partner discounts.
• Opportunities to grow your therapy experience in a senior living and rehabilitation environment.
• Opportunities to grow within Hillcrest Firethorn and Hillcrest Health & Living.

Physical & Other Requirements

• Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
• Must be able to safely perform the physical duties associated with providing therapy services.
• Must be able to assist residents with transfers, mobility, positioning, and therapeutic activities.
• Must be able to perform repetitive standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, and movement throughout the workday.
• Must be able to remain calm and flexible when resident needs or priorities change.
• Must have strong attention to detail and be able to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Must be able to utilize electronic documentation systems and other healthcare technology.
• Must follow established infection‑control, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
• Other duties as assigned.

Ready to Start—or Grow—Your PT Career?

Whether you are an experienced Physical Therapist or a new grad ready to take the next step, we would love to meet you.

Join Hillcrest Firethorn as a Part-Time Physical Therapist and help us continue inspiring people to live their best lives by helping residents move forward—one goal at a time.