Weekend Physical Therapist (2 days/month minimum)

About the role

Hillcrest Rehab Services provides therapy support across its skilled nursing communities, including post-acute rehabilitation, short-term recovery, and long-term care. Physical Therapists play a crucial role in helping patients improve mobility, strength, balance, pain management, safety, and independence.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and create individualized treatment plans that help them improve mobility, reduce pain, restore function, prevent disability, and regain independence.
• Provide treatment interventions that support mobility, strength, balance, endurance, pain management, gait, transfers, and functional independence.
• Progress treatment plans using evidence-based guidelines, reimbursement requirements, and patient goals.
• Educate patients and family members using effective, culturally sensitive communication that considers individual cognitive needs.
• Complete accurate documentation and charging to support therapy services.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, therapy team members, and other interdisciplinary partners to support each patient's care plan.
• Plan safe and effective transitions within or outside Hillcrest service lines, including recommended services, equipment needs, and handoff communication.
• Supervise, collaborate with, and delegate appropriate tasks to Physical Therapist Assistants, technicians, and support personnel in accordance with regulations.
• Identify patients who may benefit from additional medical or therapy services and complete screenings as needed.
• Manage an efficient patient schedule while considering safety, preferences, environmental needs, and productivity expectations.
• Identify risks related to patient care, infection control, equipment, documentation, and safety, then take appropriate action.
• Participate in professional development, clinical education, advocacy, presentations, or other activities that support the therapy profession.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program required.
• Active Physical Therapist license in Nebraska or a compact state required.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association required.

Skills

• Strong clinical judgment or the desire to build it through mentorship and experience.
• Ability to stay organized, complete accurate documentation, and manage competing priorities.
• A calm, flexible, and professional approach in changing or stressful situations.
• Previous experience in skilled nursing, post-acute care, hospital, home health, outpatient, or a similar setting is welcomed but not required.

Benefits

We offer a supportive rehabilitation setting where you can apply advanced clinical judgment, mentor others, help guide care transitions, and make a lasting impact on patient outcomes. Our mission is to inspire people to live their best lives.

Pay

Competitive compensation package based on experience.

Schedule

Weekend | Minimum of 2 days per month