Weekend Physical Therapist (2 days/month minimum)

Physical Therapist – Innovate Physical Therapy
Location: 1804 Hillcrest Drive, Bellevue, NE 68005
Service Line: Innovate Physical Therapy
Schedule: Weekend - 2 days a month minimum
Innovate Physical Therapy is looking for a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist to join our team in Bellevue, NE.
Formerly known as Hillcrest Physical Therapy, Innovate Physical Therapy is a locally owned outpatient therapy provider offering physical, occupational, and speech therapy services. Our Bellevue clinic provides individualized, evidence-based care in a modern, fully equipped setting, and Innovate @ Home extends outpatient therapy into private residences, independent living, and assisted living settings.
At Hillcrest, our mission is simple: Inspiring people to live their best lives. We are looking for a Physical Therapist who values clinical excellence, autonomy, teamwork, and meaningful client relationships.
What You’ll Do
As a Physical Therapist, you will evaluate residents and create individualized treatment plans that improve mobility, reduce pain, restore function, and support independence.
You will use evidence-based treatment techniques while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to help residents achieve meaningful goals and experience the highest possible quality of life.
You will:
• Complete physical therapy evaluations using appropriate assessments and establish individualized plans of care.
• Provide evidence-based treatment interventions to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, pain management, and functional independence.
• Progress treatment plans based on resident needs, clinical findings, goals, and functional outcomes.
• Educate residents and family members on treatment plans, home exercise programs, safety strategies, equipment use, and recommendations for continued care.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation, coding, charging, and required clinical records.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, therapy team members, and other interdisciplinary partners to coordinate resident care.
• Assist with discharge planning, equipment recommendations, and transitions between care settings.
• Supervise, collaborate with, and delegate appropriate care to therapy assistants, rehabilitation technicians, and support staff in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Identify residents who may benefit from additional medical or therapy services.
• Manage an efficient resident schedule while considering safety, resident preferences, environmental needs, and productivity expectations.
• Maintain a strong focus on infection control, resident safety, equipment safety, quality outcomes, and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in professional development, clinical education, advocacy, presentations, or other activities that support the therapy profession.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for a Physical Therapist who is clinically curious, compassionate, and committed to helping aging adults improve mobility, confidence, and quality of life.
New graduates are encouraged to apply. This role is a strong opportunity for an early-career PT who wants hands-on experience, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the chance to build clinical confidence in a supportive rehabilitation setting.
Experienced Physical Therapists will also find meaningful opportunities to bring advanced clinical judgment, mentor others, support care transitions, and make a lasting impact on resident outcomes.
Ideal candidates will have:
• A passion for helping residents improve mobility, regain confidence, and live as independently as possible.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with residents, families, providers, and team members.
• A willingness to learn, ask questions, and grow within a collaborative therapy environment.
• Strong clinical judgment or the desire to build it through mentorship and experience.
• Ability to stay organized, complete accurate documentation, and manage competing priorities.
• A calm, flexible, and professional approach in changing or stressful situations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe, high-quality, resident-centered care.
• Comfort using technology and clinical resources efficiently and effectively.
• ABPTS clinical specialty certification in geriatric, orthopedic, or neurological physical therapy welcomed but not required.
Education & Credentials
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program required.
• Active Physical Therapist license in Nebraska or a compact state required.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association required.
Why Hillcrest?
At Hillcrest Health & Rehab, rehabilitation is about more than treatment sessions. It is about helping residents rebuild