Physical Therapist

CommonSpirit Health; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health at Home, part of CommonSpirit Health, seeks a skilled Physical Therapist to deliver in-home rehabilitation. You will assess patients, design active treatment plans, educate families, and document progress while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.

This role requires a PT license, CPR/BLS, a bachelor’s degree, and a passion for improving mobility and independence in home settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an APTA-approved program.
• Active PT license in the state of practice.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• One year PT experience in teaching or clinical setting preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations of patients' physical abilities, mobility, strength, and functional limitations.
• Implement therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modalities to improve function and mobility.
• Educate patients and families about exercises, safety, and lifestyle modifications to promote recovery.
• Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans to achieve outcomes.
• Maintain accurate patient records in compliance with state regulations and agency policies.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Home Health

Patient Education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Tools

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist to join the CHI Home Health team. The successful candidate will provide physical therapy services to patients in their homes, promoting rehabilitation, recovery, and improved quality of life. As a key member of our interdisciplinary team, you will work closely with patients, families, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement personalized treatment plans that address each patient's unique needs and goals.

The focus of Physical Therapy is to improve functional movement. Practicing in the home setting, where patients spend most of their time, is the most “functional” place to make an impact on this!

Responsibilities:

• Conduct evaluations of patients’ physical abilities, mobility, strength, and functional limitations.
• Implement therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, and modalities to improve patients’ physical function and mobility.
• Educate patients and their families about exercises, safety, and lifestyle modifications to promote recovery and prevent re-injury.
• Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in compliance with state regulations and agency policies.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school approved by the American Physical Therapy Association
• Active registered PT license in the state which you practice
• Must obtain and maintain current CPR/BLS Certification
• One-year physical therapy experience in teaching or clinical setting is preferred, but not required.
• Current Drivers License
• Comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations

Ready to Make a Difference?

At CHI Health at Home, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our organization. We value the unique contributions of all individuals, including minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Where You'll Work

CHI Health at Home is part of an expansive health care network that is committed to providing better patient care, with better outcomes, where it is best received, at home. As a faith-based organization, we are committed to finding new ways to improve the health of our patients and their families and the health of the communities we serve. Rooted in humankindness, our ministry is at the heart of everything we do and can be seen in every patient we touch.