Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Full-Time Physical Therapist

The Banyan at Montclair – Omaha, Nebraska

The Banyan at Montclair is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Physical Therapist (PT) to join our rehabilitation team. This full-time position provides an opportunity to help residents improve their strength, mobility, independence, and overall quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents using appropriate physical therapy assessment techniques.

• Develop and implement individualized plans of care based on each resident’s needs and goals.

• Provide hands-on physical therapy services in accordance with physician orders and established treatment plans.

• Review resident progress and revise treatment plans as appropriate.

• Listen and respond to resident and family concerns when developing or modifying treatment plans.

• Educate and motivate residents and their families regarding exercises, mobility, safety, and functional activities.

• Complete progress notes, discharge summaries, home programs, and all other required documentation accurately and promptly.

• Communicate with physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation team members, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate resident care.

• Provide appropriate direction and supervision to Physical Therapist Assistants and rehabilitation aides.

• Maintain resident privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA requirements.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, facility, and professional standards.

• Follow all facility policies, procedures, infection-control practices, and safety requirements.

• Participate in continuing education and maintain all required professional credentials.

• Build positive and professional working relationships with residents, families, coworkers, and facility leadership.

• Demonstrate sound clinical judgment and promptly report concerns or significant changes in a resident’s condition.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted license as a Physical Therapist in the State of Nebraska.

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.

• Long-term care or skilled nursing experience is preferred but not required.

• Strong clinical assessment, communication, organizational, and documentation skills.

• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary care team.

• Regular and dependable attendance is required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk, stand, sit, bend, reach, and perform other physical activities throughout the workday.

• Ability to assist residents safely during transfers, mobility activities, and therapeutic exercises.

• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds.

This job posting provides a general summary of the position’s primary responsibilities and requirements. Duties may be modified based on resident needs and facility operations. It does not constitute a contract of employment.

The Banyan at Montclair is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.