Per Diem PT: Restore Mobility

Prestige Care Center Of Plattsmouth; Plattsmouth (NE); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible per diem scheduling

Consistent hours (25–30 hrs/wk)

Interdisciplinary rehabilitation team

Quality outcomes focus

Resident-centered care

Job summary

Prestige Care Center Of Plattsmouth in Plattsmouth, NE is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist (PT) for per diem/PRN to join our rehabilitation team. You will evaluate residents and develop individualized plans to restore function and independence, delivering skilled PT services in a supportive skilled nursing environment.

This role offers flexible scheduling (25–30 hours per week) with consistent hours and a collaborative interdisciplinary team focused on mobility and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Current Nebraska Physical Therapist license (unrestricted).
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• CPR certification (preferred).
• Valid driver's license.
• Knowledge of skilled nursing regulations, Medicare documentation, and long-term care best practices.
• Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents and develop individualized treatment plans to restore function and independence.
• Provide skilled PT services per physician orders, regulations, and APTA standards.
• Assess gait, balance, strength, endurance, ROM, transfers, and mobility with measurable goals.
• Implement evidence-based interventions to improve outcomes and reduce fall risk.
• Complete all clinical documentation, billing, and coding accurately.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and other therapists to coordinate care.
• Participate in care conferences, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Educate residents and families on exercises, mobility, fall prevention, and home programs.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans to achieve functional goals.
• Maintain therapy equipment and treatment areas in a safe, organized manner.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Clinical reasoning

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program

Job description

Prestige Care Center Of Plattsmouth in Plattsmouth, NE is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist (PT) for per diem/PRN to join our rehabilitation team. You will evaluate residents and develop individualized plans to restore function and independence, delivering skilled PT services in a supportive skilled nursing environment.

This role offers flexible scheduling (25–30 hours per week) with consistent hours and a collaborative interdisciplinary team focused on mobility and quality of life.