What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient Physical Therapist - Vestibular position at 100 The Nebraska Medical Center?
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Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)Outpatient Physical Therapist - Vestibular
Nebraska Medicine is seeking an Outpatient Vestibular Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. In this role, you will work with a diverse caseload of patients experiencing conditions such as vertigo, BPPV, and vestibular migraines.
Our vestibular therapists receive direct referrals from ENT, neurology, and primary care providers, fostering strong interdisciplinary collaboration and supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. In this role, you’ll make a meaningful impact by helping patients restore function and improve their overall quality of life.
If you have questions about applying for the Outpatient Physical Therapist - Vestibular, please contact Jana Whitmarsh at jwhitmarsh@nebraskamed.com
Details
- Days, 8:00am-4:30pm
- The schedule includes three days per week at the Lauritzen Outpatient Center and two days per week at Village Pointe.
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Duties: Outpatient Physical Therapist - Vestibular
Perform evaluation, planning, and implementation of physical therapy treatments. Assist with department goal setting, program planning, clinical instruction, and staff instruction in order to maintain a progressive educationally motivated staff. Carry out day to day communication and duties with teamwork and professionalism.
Required Qualifications: Outpatient Physical Therapist - Vestibular
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from a physical therapy program accredited by the Commission of Accredited Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required. Strong team orientation required.
• Familiarity with items found in a typical PT (e.g., weights, exercise bikes, gait belts, ultrasound, traction, ambulatory devices, mats, etc.) required.
• Currently licensed as a physical therapist in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).
Preferred Qualifications: Outpatient Physical Therapist - Vestibular
• Rehabilitation experience preferred.
Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.