Job Post Date
Location
Omaha
Shift
Part-time Day Shift (Flexible Shifts)
Position: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Job Type: Part-Time
Shift: Day Shift (Flexible based on patient needs)
Compensation: Based on Experience
Work Location: LTC Acute Hospital - In person at 1540 N 72nd Street Omaha, NE 68114
Duties:
- Implement treatment plans developed by the Physical Therapist
- Provide direct patient care including therapeutic exercise, transfer training, and mobility assistance
- Monitor patient progress and report changes to the supervising therapist
- Document treatments accurately and in a timely manner within EMR systems
- Educate patients and families on therapy goals, techniques, and safety
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes
- Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant treatment environment
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
- Current PTA license in Nebraska (or compact eligibility)
- CPR certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to adapt in a multi-setting healthcare environment
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, or long-term care/skilled nursing
- Experience working with medically complex patients
- Familiarity with EMR systems
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