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Sarah Bush Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$85k-$133k

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Physical Therapist

Job Description

Physical Therapists plan and execute rehabilitation programs to help patients return to a higher level of physical function. Physical Therapists utilize a variety of skills including, but not limited to therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, physical modalities, gait training and manual techniques. Our therapists demonstrate effective communication and strong interpersonal skills to motivate patients and provide compassionate care.

  • Department: Home Care
  • Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours a week required
  • Required: DPT, Physical Therapist (IL), BLS
  • Pay: Based on experience, starting at $85,488.00

$15,000 sign on bonus

Responsibilities

Apply knowledge of anatomy, exercise physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, neuroscience and pharmacology., Assists other facility staff members as needed to provide care and create a clean, orderly and effective environment for rehabilitation and physical therapy., Develop a plan for patients following completion of their Plan of Care with appropriate home exercise program, discharge instructions., Develops Plan of Care for each patient based on initial and ongoing evaluations including short and long term goals, collaboration demands of other staff members, and required patient and caregiver involvement., Documents patient progress according to approved medical documentation and facility documentation procedures., Evaluates mobility, strength and current level of patient function, while setting goals to improve in these areas that are scaled to patient abilities and realistically attainable., Implements Plan of Care on a consistent schedule and adjusts this schedule and plan according to patient progress., Maintains open lines of effective communication between therapy staff, department staff and referral sources involved in the care of the patient., Maintains patient records, ensuring that Certifications and Authorizations are in compliance with third party payer requirements., Maintains professional and technical knowledge through attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications, etc., Performs initial and ongoing physical therapy evaluations according to APTA standards of practice as well as state standards., Strong experience administering a wide range of physical therapy techniques., Supervise physical therapy assistants as indicated in a professional and consistent manner.

Requirements

DPT: Physical Therapy (Required)BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire) - Sarah Bush Lincoln, Physical Therapist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Compensation

  • Estimated Compensation Range
  • $85,488.00 - $132,516.80
  • Pay based on experience

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationPlan of care development

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Nebraska is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $121k in an average-cost state. 59.4% of Nebraska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 48 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 69% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Nebraska?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$85k–$133kPhysical Therapy median $93k (middle half $88k–$101k)335 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$121k in purchasing powerNebraska index 90.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Nebraska116 active21,714 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 69% no call · 40% no weekends48 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNebraska Physical Therapist listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus · 19% offer loan repayment118 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,903 in the last 30 days4,251 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 11 employers
7
<$105k
8
$105k-120k
2
$120k
3
$135k-150k
4
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

24 jobs · 11 employers
401k / retirement match
96%
Sign-on bonus
46% this job
CME allowance
42%
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$165,000
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

CVHCare · Berkeley, CA, United States

$150k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist - Glendale

$150k
#4

Home Health Physical Therapist - Hayward

$150k
+ 22 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,566 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Sarah Bush Lincoln

Hospitals and Health Care
Mattoon, Illinois
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$15,000 sign-on bonus
BLS/CPR certification provided within 90 days of hire

Living in Lincoln

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$290k≈ 3.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,278/mo≈ 18% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.6
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Lincoln, NE metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.