Physical Therapist

Nebraska Orthopaedic Center, PC; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits discussed in interview

Job summary

Nebraska Orthopaedic Center, PC is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join our new therapy clinic. You will deliver high‑quality, individualized orthopedic rehab services in a friendly, patient‑centered environment to help patients regain mobility and reduce pain.

The ideal candidate has a PT degree, Nebraska licensure (or eligibility) and experience in outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation, with strong clinical reasoning and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Licensed physical therapist in Nebraska or eligible for licensure.
• Experience in outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation preferred.
• Strong clinical reasoning and manual therapy skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough patient evaluations and establish treatment goals.
• Develop and implement individualized orthopedic rehab plans.
• Use manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, modalities and patient education.
• Collaborate with physicians and teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Document evaluations, plans and progress per clinic policies.
• Educate patients on home exercise programs and prevention.
• Maintain productivity and quality metrics while delivering compassionate care.
• Participate in team meetings and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Manual therapy

Exercise prescription

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

Nebraska Orthopaedic Center is a patient-focused orthopedic care practice dedicated to making your experience a friendly, comfortable and positive one. Our team integrates cutting-edge treatments with personalized care, ensuring every patient receives respectful, hands-on attention throughout their care journey. We place a great deal of value on each and every opportunity we have to assist patients regain the quality of life they deserve.

As part of our expansion, we are expanding our brand-new therapy clinic— designed to extend our commitment to top-quality rehabilitation services to a broader community.

Position Overview

We are seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will deliver high-quality, individualized physical therapy services in a friendly, patient-centric environment. This role supports our mission of helping patients restore mobility, reduce pain, and return to meaningful activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform thorough patient evaluations to identify impairments, functional limitations, and establish treatment goals.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans focused on orthopedic rehabilitation: joint replacement post‑op, sports injuries, trauma/fractures, pediatric orthopedic conditions, musculoskeletal disorders.
• Use manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, modalities, functional training and patient education to restore mobility, strength, function and reduce pain (based on best‑practice orthopedic physical therapy standards).
• Collaborate with the physician and clinical teams to ensure continuity of care and communication of progress, referrals, and needed adjustments.
• Document patient evaluations, treatment plans, progress, discharge summaries in compliance with clinic policies and regulatory standards.
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, injury prevention, and ongoing wellness strategies.
• Maintain productivity and quality metrics as defined by the clinic, while delivering compassionate, patient‑centered care.
• Participate in clinical team meetings, ongoing professional development and support a culture of excellence and growth.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy
• Valid physical therapy license in Nebraska (or eligible for licensure).
• Experience in outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation preferred.
• Strong clinical reasoning, manual therapy and exercise prescription skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable working in a multidisciplinary orthopedic practice.
• Commitment to patient‑centric care, continual professional growth, teamwork and high-quality outcomes.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to join a well‑established orthopedic practice with a broad scope of services and a team-based environment.
• A supportive, collaborative culture where therapists work closely with orthopedic specialists and assistants within a high-quality care setting.
• Chance to treat a varied caseload and help patients resume active, pain‑free lives.
• Competitive compensation and benefits (to be discussed during interview).
• Growth and learning opportunities within a practice committed to excellence.

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