CHI Health Immanuel·Omaha, Nebraska
The Physical Therapist will perform initial evaluations, develop individualized plans of care, and provide direct treatments to patients in an acute care setting. They will also collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and supervise physical therapy assistants and technicians to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
Where You’ll Work CHI Health Immanuel, located in North Omaha just off of I-680 on 72nd Street, offers a full-service hospital, cancer center, rehabilitation center, specialty spine hospital and more.
For well over a century, our commitment to serve our community inspires our staff to provide the highest quality of care to all who we have the privilege to serve.
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Acute Care Physical Therapist, you will help patients rebuild or maintain their physical wellbeing so they can function at their best level, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life.Every day you will perform initial evaluations, develop and update individualized plans of care, and provide a variety of direct treatments.
You will be expected to consistently meet patient care productivity standards, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and families, and promote a positive customer service environment.To be successful in this role, you must possess strong age-appropriate competency skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care.
Provides physical therapy assessment, care planning, patient treatment and education according to the professional practice guidelines defined by state and professional sources.
Works as a collaborative team member to develop a coordinated care plan that is accountable to achievement of established goals.
Is knowledgeable and completes all required documentation and billing requirements according to established local, state and federal law.
Is responsible for the knowledge and application of measurable quality metrics associated with the area of active practice.
Periodically attends team meetings to expand to discuss/improve program evaluation/quality measures Provides supervision to physical therapy assistants and techs according to established to local, state and federal guidelines.
Takes responsibility to stay current with evidenced based practice guidelines, stays current with new research introduced and serves as a professional resource to other team members in the area of physical therapy practice.
Job Requirements Physical Therapist license in NE Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association
Candidates must hold a valid Physical Therapist license in Nebraska and possess Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a patient-centered environment are required.
Market context
Physical therapist openings in Nebraska are typically driven by ongoing demand in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and rehab settings for licensed clinicians who can support mobility and recovery. These roles are competitive because employers often look for Nebraska licensure, current AHA BLS certification, and strong communication skills, along with a patient-centered approach. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license and BLS status before applying.
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