Physical Therapy Employment

Physical Therapist

World Class. It is easy to distinguish. World Class employees are responsive, compassionate, and innovative. They prioritize dignity and respect, never settling for average care, insisting on excellence both of themselves and team members. At Alegent Health, this is our promise to our employees and our community.

Alegent Health values individual contributions, creative ideas, and innovation - our employees are why we have the highest quality scores in the Nation. We are committed to serving our community by providing faith-based health services with five hospitals and several clinics across the Region.

Our commitment to our patients and their families is high, but the return on that commitment is even higher. We are committed to our employees by ensuring we hire only World Class talent who also believe in enriching the lives of those we serve. If this sounds like you - apply today and join the Alegent team!

Responsibilities

·         Administer treatments to patients following identified treatment plan using techniques in a safe and acceptable manner.

·         Evaluate and assess patients.

·         Educate patients and family in a home program.

·         Document initial evaluations, progress notes, daily record/flow sheets and discharge summaries in a timely manner.

·         Establish short term goals, long term goals and reestablishes new goals as appropriate.

·         Communicate with physicians in regard to patient treatment and progress.

·         Supervise and communicate with support staff regarding patient care activities to assure safety and well being of patient.

·         Assist technicians, as needed, with patients’ set-ups to assure patient care.

·         Maintain established department policies, procedures, and objectives, concerning quality assurance, safety, environmental conditions and infection control.

Experience

·         Preferred but not required.

·         New graduates accepted.

Education Licensure

·         Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy School with any of the following degrees or combination of these degrees: BS, MS, MPT or DPT.

·         Must be licensed in the State of Nebraska or Iowa as a Physical Therapist; must be licensed in the state of practice.

·         BLS or BLS instructor certification is required upon hire.  (Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include the following: American Red Cross: CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, American Safety and Health Institute: CPR, PRO, must say Professional Level-with AED, and American Heart Association: Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.)

Knowledge Skills Abilities

·         Exceptional interpersonal skills.

·         Strong reading and communication (both verbal and written) skills.

·         Demonstrated ability to show empathy and compassion towards patients.

Apply online at:

https://apply.alegent.com/psc/HRPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&userid=Guestpwd=pepsi1cmd=start&JobOpeningId=33620  

For assistance or questions, please contact Angie Sander by phone at 402.717.1853 (direct) or via email at [Click Here to Email Your Resumé].

Experience

·         Preferred but not required.

·         New graduates accepted.

Education Licensure

·         Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy School with any of the following degrees or combination of these degrees: BS, MS, MPT or DPT.

·         Must be licensed in the State of Nebraska or Iowa as a Physical Therapist; must be licensed in the state of practice.

·         BLS or BLS instructor certification is required upon hire.  (Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include the following: American Red Cross: CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, American Safety and Health Institute: CPR, PRO, must say Professional Level-with AED, and American Heart Association: Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.)