Physical Therapist - Skilled Nursing - Home Health

sanford; Osceola (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career growth

Education support

Daily pay access

Benefits package

Job summary

Sanford Health in Nebraska seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to join the Osceola/Litzenberg area therapy team. The role focuses on orthopedic, post-surgical rehabilitation, and neurological care within long-term care and home health settings. New grads are welcome.

This full-time position offers flexible scheduling, continuing education support, mentorship, and robust benefits. Travel between home health patients is paid; opportunities for growth are available.

Qualifications

• Education level required in accordance with state licensure.
• Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as a Physical Therapist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or within first 60 days of employment.
• Valid driver's license may be required where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and delivers physical therapy programs to help clients/patients/residents recover and improve mobility, relieve pain and strengthen.
• Documents evaluations and therapeutic plans; coordinates with families and care teams.
• May supervise assistants, aides, and students; provide ongoing education and training to peers.

Skills

Driver's license

BLS certification

Education

State licensure as Physical Therapist

BLS certification

Job description

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

30

Compensation

Salary Range: $37.50 - $62.00

Union Position

No

Department Details

Come join one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922.

Our therapy team is dedicated to helping individuals achieve their highest level of independence through collaborative, patient-centered care. We work closely with nursing, providers, social services, and families to support exceptional outcomes.

This role will primarily be based in Osceola and Litzenberg with some hours in Grand Island, Hastings and Albion.

New grads welcomed!

What You'll Treat

• Orthopedic conditions
• Post-surgical rehabilitation
• Neurological diagnoses
• Balance and fall prevention
• General deconditioning and weakness
• Chronic disease management
• Long-term care and skilled nursing residents
• Home health patients (if applicable)

What Makes This Team Special

• Collaborative interdisciplinary care team
• Supportive leadership and clinical resources
• Opportunities for mentorship and growth
• Flexible scheduling options (position permitting)
• Focus on quality outcomes and patient satisfaction
• Meaningful relationships with patients and families

What's In It For You

• Competitive compensation
• Advancement opportunities
• Continuing education support
• Clinical mentorship and development
• Various education assistance programs
• Direct access to your earnings daily
• Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of older adults

Schedule Details

• Full-Time, 35-40 hours per week
• Monday - Friday (weekdays/weekends/holidays can be flexible)
• Paid travel and mileage between home health patients.

Summary

Plans, organizes and delivers physical therapy programs that help clients/patients/residents recover and improve their mobility, relieve pain, increase strength and prevent deformities. Conducts examinations, evaluations, and interventions clients/patients/residents who are affected by injury or disease.

Job Description

Utilizes tools and techniques to administer physical therapy interventions following safeguards. Documents client's/patient's/resident's information for evaluation; establishes therapeutic plans and modifies them if necessary. Educates clients/patients/residents and their family members about treatment plans/schedules and self-exercises to be continued at home. Knowledge of and utilizes appropriate age-related treatments and evaluations relating to the needs of clients/patients/residents. Demonstrate and incorporate knowledge of current research into daily treatment of clients/patients/residents.

May treat individuals of all ages with varying diagnosis and disorders. Will demonstrate documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meet all regulatory requirements. Demonstrates level of treatment associated with their specialty provided to their clients/patients/residents. Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization.

Exhibits flexibility with acceptance of variable work schedules/assignments. Participates in activities to promote the department, Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health. Will be interacting with individuals outside of the department including but not limited to: providers, case managers, third party payers, public organizations, companies/contractual partners, etc. May be asked to supervise assistants, aides, and students as they provide client/patient/resident care, treatment, or other services. Will be expected to provide ongoing education and training to peers in the area(s) of expertise as determined by the department leadership. Performs other related duties as requested by manager.

Based on facility needs and assigned locations, may focus on those receiving intervention in the post-acute, long term care and home health care environments.

Qualifications

• Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.
• Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as a Physical Therapist.
• When applicable, may require valid driver's license.
• Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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