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Omaha, Nebraska

Inpatient Physical Therapist - Casual/PRN

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsNo nightsPer Diem

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Job Description

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Inpatient Physical Therapist – Casual/PRN

Join our inpatient rehab team as a casual Physical Therapist and become part of a collaborative, experienced team providing care across a diverse acute care environment. Our casual therapists play an important role in supporting our patients and team while enjoying the flexibility to work across a variety of clinical areas.

In this role, you will evaluate patients, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote safe mobility, functional independence, and successful discharge planning. You will also have opportunities for clinical instruction, continuing education, professional development across specialty areas, and involvement in department initiatives.

Position Details

  • Casual/PRN position
  • Minimum scheduling commitment of two weekend shifts per month and one holiday weekend
  • Additional weekday shifts may be available based on department needs

If you have questions about the Casual Inpatient Physical Therapist position, contact Kory Kidd at kkidd@nebraskamed.com.

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.

Leading Health Network: Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.

  • Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
  • Educational Support: Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.
  • Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

Required Qualifications

  • 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 required within 30 days of hire, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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.

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote functional independence. They will also participate in discharge planning and provide care across various clinical areas within the acute care environment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree or higher from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program and possess a valid Nebraska or compact state license. Additionally, applicants are required to have strong communication skills and obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningInterdisciplinary collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 52% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Nebraska is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.4% of Nebraska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Inpatient Physical Therapist - Casual/PRN at Nebraska Medicine a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,587 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 30 employers

CME allowance
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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
63%
Loan repayment
28%
Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.2
Better work-life than 60% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,587 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes weekends

Living in Omaha

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$281k
Typical market rent
$1,414/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Nebraska Medicine

Hospitals and Health Care
Omaha, Nebraska
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Tuition Assistance up to $5,000/year
35% Discount at Clarkson College
Career Advancement Opportunities
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan