The Therapy team environment is fast paced and well organized in taking care of the needs of our orthopaedic community.
Our top priorities are focusing on patient safety as well as patient satisfaction.
Teamwork is paramount as we are dedicated to Always True in promoting trust, respect, understanding and engagement with all team members.
If this sounds like the type of team and environment you want to be a part of apply today!
The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requires all healthcare workers, as well as individuals who interact with healthcare workers in a work setting, be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. At this time, fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Final candidates must be fully vaccinated as of their first day of employment. As a condition of employment, newly hired team members will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination or apply for a medical or religious exemption.
Position Full-Time
Shift Days
FTE / Hours 1.0 / 40
Schedule Mon – Fri 8a – 5p
Department/Position Details/Duties:
Deliver high quality clinical care and customer service
Establish goals and treatment plans in collaboration with the patient, family members and healthcare team.
Provide treatment services in order to restore, maintain or improve patient functions.
Promote and advance the hospital’s vision to be the BEST through department initiatives and community outreach.
Develop and enhance the vision of the department with an emphasis on growth and program development.
Promote collaboration with referring physicians.
Offer clinical instruction to physical therapy and physical therapy assistant students.
Must be able and willing to collaborate with others as demonstrated by good listening skills, honest and respectful communication, and engaging in the process of reaching consensus when making decisions.
Displays flexibility and adaptability in order to provide patient education regarding their specific physical therapy treatment needs.
Ability to problem solve with patients, team and other departments within OrthoNebraska.
Position Requirements:
Education:
Graduate of an APTA approved program for physical therapy
Fully licensed to practice physical therapy in the state of Nebraska.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 60 days of hire.
Advanced clinical certification is a benefit
Experience:
Experience in orthopaedics required.
Physical:
This position is classified as Medium Work in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles, requiring the exertion of 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
