Physical Therapist

Great Plains Health; North Platte (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Health in North Platte, NE is seeking a Staff Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients, restoring function after injury or illness. You will document treatment for proper reimbursement and ensure adherence to regulatory standards.

The role requires a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, Nebraska licensure, BLS certification, and a valid driver’s license. Expect a 40-hour week in person with opportunities for ongoing education and professional growth.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• License to practice physical therapy in Nebraska.
• Driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients to restore function after injury or illness.
• Document treatment to ensure proper billing and compliance.
• Develop and update treatment plans to maximize patient progress.
• Discharge planning and patient education as part of care.
• Manage caseload per department standards.
• Commit to continuing education and evidence-based practice.

Skills

BLS certification

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Nebraska PT License

Job description

Mission

To inspire health and healing by putting patients first - ALWAYS.

Position Summary

The staff physical therapist is a position responsible for evaluating and treating patients in an effort to restore function after an injury or illness. This position is also responsible for documenting this treatment in order to ensure proper payment of such services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy and a supervised clinical internship of at least four months required.
• License to practice physical therapy in the State of Nebraska.
• BLS certification required.
• Driver's License required.

Physical Demands

• Stand/walk constantly.
• Sit occasionally.
• Lift waist to waist up to 50 pounds frequently, floor to waist 50 pounds occasionally and 25 pounds waist to overhead occasionally.
• Push/pull up to 40 pounds occasionally.
• Bend, kneel, stoop, and crawl frequently.
• Manual dexterity, eye/hand coordination and visual acuity within normal limits for age and gender.
• Reach overhead frequently.
• Climb flight of 13 steps occasionally.
• Required to drive an automobile occasionally.
• Frequent use of computer.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates ability to evaluate patients of all ages and diagnoses. Is able to utilize this evaluation to create a treatment plan designed to prevent disability due a injury or illness.
• Demonstrates the ability to modify and update a treatment plan to help a patient obtain maximal improvement with therapy.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize when a patient is ready for discharge and develops an appropriate discharge plan.
• Demonstrates the ability to complete all documentation accurately, completely, and timely per policy as required by Joint Commission, Medicare, Medicaid, the hospital, and any other industry regulating agency. This includes: evaluations, treatment session notes, progress reports, physician updates, discharge notes/information, Medicare paperwork, recertifications and any other piece of documentation requested by the previous stated agencies.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage a caseload consistent with industry, hospital and departmental standards.
• Demonstrates the desire to maximize his or her ability to treat patients with the most up to date techniques and principles by regularly attending education courses, seminars, and webinars or by attending continuing education courses on a regular basis.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage the care provided by a physical therapist assistant. Ensuring quality of treatment, progression of treatment and quantity of treatment provided by the assistant. Demonstrates the ability to educate, train, counsel, and discipline assistant if necessary to ensure that satisfactory patient care is achieved.
• Demonstrates ability to attend all mandatory meetings and complete all competencies set by the hospital and the department director within associated timeframes. Demonstrates ability to mentor students and complete the necessary paperwork associated with having a student.
• Demonstrates the ability to complete all aspects of physical therapy in the following settings when applied and/or assigned: inpatient, outpatient, school settings, and at sports events. Also responsible for working weekends and holidays as scheduled.
• Demonstrates the ability to adhere to rehabilitation billing regulations, productivity targets, progress guidelines as well as any other guidelines that govern the standard of care. Also understands responsibility to market themselves and our services to any potential patients and referral sources through formal and informal methods.

Job Type: Full‑time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification

• Physical Therapy License (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute

• North Platte, NE (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate

• North Platte, NE: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location

Work Location: In person