Physical Therapist
Kimball, NE
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Physical Therapist Job Opportunity

Location: Kimball, Nebraska
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days
Hours: 40 hours per week (typically 4x10-hour shifts, common shift times 7am–3pm or 8am–4pm)

Job Overview

• Provide physical therapy services to patients ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics, including high school athletes.
• Work primarily with outpatient caseload, as well as inpatient, swingbed, and local athletics.
• Focus on restoring movement, reducing pain, and improving function following injury, illness, or disability.
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans to promote patient independence and optimal performance.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare team members to ensure continuity of care.
• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) and clinical students.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient progress.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and organized treatment environment.

Patient Population & Department

• Patients of all ages, including pediatrics, geriatrics, and athletes.
• Rehab department includes inpatient, swingbed, outpatient, and local athletics.
• Therapists comfortable with joint replacements and post-operative care are a good fit; training available for splinting and related skills.
• Department includes hand and orthopedic surgery support.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current Nebraska Physical Therapist license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification.
• Commitment to ongoing continuing education as required.

Desired Skills & Attributes

• Strong clinical judgment and problem-solving abilities.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to stay organized and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to safety, ethics, and high-quality care.
• Comfortable with physical activity and assisting patients with mobility.
• Ability to work safely in an environment with potential exposure to communicable conditions, following all safety protocols.

Work Environment

• Clinical setting with direct patient care.
• Interaction with a diverse patient population.
• Physical demands include assisting patients with mobility and performing hands-on therapy.