Physical Therapist

## Physical Therapist Apply locations:
Ogallala Community Hosp (2601 N Spruce St) time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R4444498
** Primary City/State:
** Ogallala, Nebraska
** Department Name:
** Physical Thrpy-Hosp
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* Work Shift:

** Day
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** Clinical Care**$15,000 Sign on Bonus and Relocation Available
** Great careers are built at Banner Health. We understand that talented health care professionals appreciate having options. We are proud to offer our team members many career and lifestyle choices throughout our network of facilities. Apply today, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Ogallala offers one of Nebraska's most popular recreational areas Lake McConaughy, the state's largest lake. There are all sorts of activities here from boating, fishing and camping to viewing the diverse avian populations. West Wing Golf Club provides a relaxing 18-hole game through moguls and greens while a stroll down Main Street offers a glimpse into life in a 19th Century town.

Ogallala Community Hospital is proud to be named a Top 100 out of more than 1,300 critical access hospitals in the country.  As a Physical Therapist at Ogallala Community Hospital, you will work as part of a high functioning and fun team to treat patients of all ages.
** This position will be primarily working in our Wound Care department. Prior experience preferred.
**** This is a Full-Time opportunity that will work Monday-Friday 8am-4pm.
** In addition, you will enjoy excellent compensation, shift differentials, paid orientation, employee wellness program and employee discounts. If this sounds like the role for you, Apply Today!

Ogallala Community Hospital combines tradition and technology in the charming small town of Ogallala, Nebraska. Our 18-bed facility is at the heart of a well-integrated, total care system from primary care to specialty care and is committed to meeting the health care needs of western Nebraska. Serving a patient population from newborns through geriatric patients, we operate a very busy outpatient clinic as well as a specialty clinic with a variety of visiting specialists, including cardiology, oncology, OB/GYN, podiatry, dermatology, bariatrics, pain management, and ophthalmology as well as a Retina Specialist.

Our commitment to compassionate, innovative patient care is evidenced in our receiving accreditation from the Joint Commission as well as being recognized as an “age friendly facility”. We have received multiple awards including Safe Sleep Hospital Champion, Abusive Head Trauma Hospital Champion, Learned Breastfeeding Champion Award. We also provide a uniquely rewarding lifestyle for healthcare professionals. In fact, we are located just a few miles from the shore of beautiful Lake McConaughy, Nebraska's largest body of water.

With more than 100 miles of shoreline and white sand beaches you'll enjoy recreational opportunities for all seasons.

POSITION SUMMARY  This position is responsible for the evaluation, planning, administration and supervision of Physical Therapy treatment in accordance with physician referral, state and national organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established departmental policies and procedures. This position demonstrates the clinical competence and knowledge necessary to provide treatment appropriate to the age of the patients served.
CORE FUNCTIONS  
1. Evaluates patient's functional abilities and limitations. Determines if intervention is needed. Establishes a plan of care and treatment goals. Completes comprehensive evaluation within the established time frame set by the department. Identifies and prioritizes key limiting factors. Establishes treatment goals that are functional, measurable, patient related and reflects the key limiting factors. Collaborates with patient and family/caregiver when setting goals.

Initiates discharge planning. Recommends additions to or modifications of referring orders.
2. Implements individualized treatment plan with consideration to the patient's physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational and age specific needs. Provides skilled treatment in a safe manner. Assesses ongoing effectiveness…