Outpatient Physical Therapist -General Orthopedics
Outpatient Physical Therapist -General Orthopedics
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Job Description
Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)Outpatient Physical Therapist-Orthopedics
Nebraska Medicine is looking for an Outpatient Physical Therapist to join our team. In this role you will treat a diverse range of conditions including musculoskeletal injuries post-operative rehabilitation chronic pain balance disorders and deconditioning. Nebraska Medicine offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment treating patients from various referral sources including primary care orthopedics pain management and oncology. Mentorship available for new graduates and those pursuing orthopedic clinical specialist certification.(also known as: PT Physical Therapy OCS)
If you have questions about applying for the Outpatient Physical Therapist please contact Jana Whitmarsh at
Details:
Full-Time 40 Hours/Week Benefits Eligible
Why Work at Nebraska Medicine
Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
Leading Health Network Work with the regions top academic health network partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education research and patient care.
Diversity and Inclusion We value diverse backgrounds and experiences reflecting the communities we serve.
Educational Support Enjoy up to $5000/year in tuition assistance a 35% discount at Clarkson College and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.
Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!
Duties: Outpatient Physical Therapist-Orthopedics
Perform evaluation planning and implementation of physical therapy treatments. Assist with department goal setting program planning clinical instruction and staff instruction in order to maintain a progressive educationally motivated staff. Carry out day to day communication and duties with teamwork and professionalism.
Required Qualifications: Outpatient Physical Therapist-Orthopedics
Bachelors degree or higher in physical therapy from the Commission of Accredited Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) program required.
Strong communication skills both written and verbal required.
Excellent interpersonal skills required. Strong team orientation required.
Familiarity with items found in a typical PT (e.g. weights exercise bikes gait belts ultrasound traction ambulatory devices mats etc.) required.
Currently licensed as a physical therapist in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire required must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1 2023 or later).
Preferred Qualifications:
Rehabilitation experience preferred.
Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion marital status sex age national origin disability genetic information sexual orientation gender identity and protected veterans status.
Employment Type
Full-Time
