Physical Therapist (FT) at Nebraska Orthopaedic Center

Job Description

About Us

Nebraska Orthopaedic Center is a patient-focused orthopedic care practice dedicated to making your experience a friendly, comfortable and positive one. Our team integrates cutting-edge treatments with personalized care, ensuring every patient receives respectful, hands-on attention throughout their care journey. We place a great deal of value on each and every opportunity we have to assist patients regain the quality of life they deserve.

As part of our expansion, we are launching a brand-new therapy clinic this spring — designed to extend our commitment to top-quality rehabilitation services to a broader community.

Position Overview

We are seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will deliver high-quality, individualized physical therapy services in a friendly, patient-centric environment. This role supports our mission of helping patients restore mobility, reduce pain, and return to meaningful activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform thorough patient evaluations to identify impairments, functional limitations, and establish treatment goals.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans focused on orthopedic rehabilitation: joint replacement post‐op, sports injuries, trauma/fractures, pediatric orthopedic conditions, musculoskeletal disorders.
• Use manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, modalities, functional training and patient education to restore mobility, strength, function and reduce pain (based on best‐practice orthopedic physical therapy standards).
• Collaborate with the physician and clinical teams to ensure continuity of care and communication of progress, referrals, and needed adjustments.
• Document patient evaluations, treatment plans, progress, discharge summaries in compliance with clinic policies and regulatory standards.
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, injury prevention, and ongoing wellness strategies.
• Maintain productivity and quality metrics as defined by the clinic, while delivering compassionate, patient‐centered care.
• Participate in clinical team meetings, ongoing professional development and support a culture of excellence and growth.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy
• Valid physical therapy license in Nebraska (or eligible for licensure).
• Experience in outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation preferred.
• Strong clinical reasoning, manual therapy and exercise prescription skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable working in a multidisciplinary orthopedic practice.
• Commitment to patient‐centric care, continual professional growth, teamwork and high-quality outcomes.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to join a well‐established orthopedic practice with a broad scope of services and a team-based environment.
• A supportive, collaborative culture where therapists work closely with orthopedic specialists and assistants within a high-quality care setting.
• Chance to treat a varied caseload and help patients resume active, pain-free lives.
• Competitive compensation and benefits (to be discussed during interview).
• Growth and learning opportunities within a practice committed to excellence.

Req #3657