Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy Assistant, Program leader for AmpNation

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Join our team in Omaha, Nebraska. Are you a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant who wants more than a traditional therapy role? We're looking for someone excited to build and lead an innovative amputee wellness program that combines group fitness, education, community engagement, and individualized support. This is a unique opportunity to create classes, develop programming, and help patients continue thriving long after formal therapy ends. You'll have the autonomy to shape the program, bring new ideas to life, and make a meaningful impact on the amputee community. If you're entrepreneurial, passionate about helping others achieve their goals, and ready to grow something from the ground up, this could be the perfect next step in your career. The right candidate won't just join a program, they'll help define its future.

 

Responsibilities

Physical therapists provide services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. They restore, maintain, and promote overall fitness and health. Their patients include accident victims and individuals with disabling conditions such as low-back pain, arthritis, heart disease, fractures, head injuries, and cerebral palsy.

Serves as a consultant for other health care providers regarding the delivery of rehabilitation of injuries, disease and amputee care. Knowledge of wound care, skin disorders associated with use of a prosthetic limb, edema management, contracture prevention and treatment, proper donning/doffing technique and pain issues commonly found in amputee patients. Represent the physical therapy section as a member of the clinic team. Represent physical therapy in policy and procedure development, the development of QA monitors and the development of standards of care to insure compliance with accrediting and professional organizations relating to care of amputees and patients at risk of limb loss. Provide therapy to new patients primarily as part of a multidisciplinary team. Communicate directly with the patient's treating team members such as physicians, clinicians (CP, CPO’s), nurses, social workers, psychologist and others involved with the patients' care. Advise, teach, and mentor staff regarding patients' care and progress. 

Qualifications

Physical Therapist Minimums:

• Physical Therapists are required to have at least a Masters degree and obtain state licensing in order to practice as a physical therapist. Graduation from an accredited program of physical therapy is required to apply for licensure. (MS or DPT, PT from accredited program of physical therapy)
• Orthotic/Prosthetic Training a plus. ACLS/AED preferred; BLS-CPR required
• Must have, or be eligible to obtain, a valid driver’s license and driving record within the standards outlined within Hanger’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures. 

Physical Therapy Assistant Minimums:

• Physical Therapy Assistants are required to have at least an Associates from an accredited PTA program and be eligible and obtain state requirements to practice in the state of Nebraska
• Orthotic/Prosthetic Training a plus. 
• Must have, or be eligible to obtain, a valid driver’s license and driving record within the standards outlined within Hanger’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures.