Health & Rehab - Physical Therapist Assistant

Location: 1702 Hillcrest Drive, Bellevue, NE 68005

Service Line: Hillcrest Rehab Services

Schedule: Full-Time

Hillcrest Health & Living is looking for a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist Assistant to join our in-house rehabilitation team at Hillcrest Health & Rehab in Bellevue, NE. Hillcrest Health & Rehab is Bellevue’s only skilled nursing facility, providing short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, & post-acute services in a warm, supportive environment. Our therapy team works closely with nursing, providers, social workers, & families to help patients recover after illness, injury, surgery, or hospitalization and return home stronger whenever possible.

At Hillcrest, our mission is simple:
Inspiring people to live their best lives. Whether you are a new graduate ready to begin your PTA career or an experienced clinician looking for a meaningful next step, you will have the opportunity to make a direct impact every day.

As a Physical Therapist Assistant
, you will carry out individualized treatment plans established by the supervising Physical Therapist. You will use evidence-based techniques to help patients improve mobility, reduce pain, restore function, prevent disability, & work toward meaningful recovery goals. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team while communicating regularly with the onsite supervising Physical Therapist to share patient progress, address concerns, adjust treatment approaches, & support successful outcomes.

• Provide patient treatments in accordance with established plans of care and evidence-based guidelines.
• Help patients improve mobility, strength, balance, function, and independence.
• Educate patients & family members using clear communication, adult learning principles, & sensitivity to individual cognitive & cultural needs.
• Complete accurate clinical documentation & charging to support therapy services.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, therapy team members, & other interdisciplinary partners to support patient care.
• Communicate regularly with the onsite supervising Physical Therapist regarding patient progress, concerns, goals, & treatment plan needs.
• Assist with transition planning between service lines, including therapy recommendations, equipment needs, & handoff communication.
• Delegate appropriate tasks to therapy technicians & support personnel in accordance with federal & state regulations.
• Build & manage an efficient patient schedule while considering patient preferences, safety, cognitive needs, & productivity expectations.
• Identify patient & facility risks and take appropriate action related to safety, infection control, equipment needs, documentation, & patient handling.
• Assist in identifying patients who may benefit from additional therapy or medical services.
• Participate in professional development, clinical education, presentations, or other activities that support the therapy profession.

We are looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant who is compassionate, organized, & committed to helping aging adults regain strength, mobility, & confidence.

New graduates are encouraged to apply. This is a strong opportunity for an early-career PTA who wants hands-on clinical experience, collaboration with an onsite Physical Therapist, & the chance to build confidence in a supportive rehabilitation setting.

Experienced PTAs will also find meaningful opportunities to apply their clinical knowledge, support strong patient outcomes, & make a lasting impact on patients and families.

• A passion for helping patients improve mobility, function, & independence.
• Strong communication & relationship-building skills with patients,…