Physical Therapist - Home Health Therapy
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Job Description
- Physical Therapist FT – Home Health
- Full-Time
- Hillcrest Health & Living | Omaha Metro Area
- At Hillcrest Health & Living, our mission is simple: Inspiring People to Live Their Best Lives.
We’re looking for an experienced Physical Therapist to join our Home Health team in a full-time capacity. This opportunity is ideal for a PT who values autonomy, relationship-building, and delivering meaningful care where patients are most comfortable — at home.
If you’re someone who thrives on connection, clinical excellence, and creating a positive impact every day, we’d love to meet you.
- What You’ll Do
- Provide skilled physical therapy services to home health patients across the Omaha metro area
- Develop individualized treatment plans focused on mobility, strength, safety, and independence
- Partner closely with nurses, providers, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams to support patient goals
- Complete timely documentation and maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements
- Educate patients and families on exercises, safety, and continued care plans
- Build trusted relationships with patients while delivering compassionate, high-quality care
- What We’re Looking For
- Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Nebraska (or eligible for licensure)
- Previous home health experience strongly preferred
- Minimum of 1+ years of PT experience required
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently while staying connected with the care team
- Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
Why Hillcrest?
- Daytime hours
- Supportive and collaborative clinical team
- Opportunity to build meaningful patient relationships
- Mission-driven organization focused on quality care and people-first values
Competitive Pay Based on Experience
At Hillcrest Health & Living, we believe care goes beyond clinical skills — it’s about compassion, respect, and helping people live with dignity and purpose every day.
Key Responsibilities
Provide skilled physical therapy services to home health patients to improve mobility, strength, and independence. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and educate patients and families on continued care plans.
Requirements
Requires a valid Physical Therapist license in Nebraska and at least one year of PT experience. Previous home health experience and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation are strongly preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 42% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
In Nebraska, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (57 salary observations; 241 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,149 salary observations; 57,960 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 5% in physical therapy | ranked against 21,942 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $93k (middle half $88k–$103k)249 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Nebraska vs national | $91k median in Nebraska | $94k nationally (−4%)57 state / 15,149 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Nebraska index 90.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Nebraska | 115 active | 22,065 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 42% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Home Health Therapy at Hillcrest Health & LIving a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,942 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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