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Omaha, Nebraska

Postural Restoration (PRI) Physical Therapist - Elkhorn (Full-Time)

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

OrthoNebraska creates the inspired healthcare experience all people deserve by giving people a direct path to personalized care and life-enhancing outcomes. With a focus on safety and people, we set the bar high in providing high-quality care with an unmatched experience. Our team members are critical to our success and growth and are rewarded for their dedication and hard work. IF this sounds like the type of team and environment you want to be a part of apply today!

Position Summary

The Physical Therapist - PRI, the ideal candidate will provide high - quality, evidence-based care to a diverse population with musculoskeletal conditions. This role involves evaluating, diagnosis, and implementing individualized treatment plans to restore function, reduce pain, and enhance overall quality of life. They work closely with the medical team including physicians, physical therapy assistants and ancillary staff to coordinate care for optimal patient outcomes.

Position Details

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Days

  • FTE / Hours
  • 1.0 / 40

Schedule: Mon - Fri: between 7a - 630p

Location: Elkhorn

Position Requirements

Education: Graduate of an approved program for physical therapy - required.

Licensure

Fully licensed to practice physical therapy in the state of Nebraska and / or Iowa - required.

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 60 days of hire.
  • Advanced clinical certification - preferred.
  • Postural Restoration Certification preferred.
  • Experience: 2+ years Orthopedic experience as a Physical Therapist preferred.
  • Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to instruct and collaborate with others.
  • Strong team orientation.
  • Ability to accomplish multiple tasks and prioritize activities.
  • Displays flexibility and adaptability to provide patient education regarding their specific physical therapy treatment needs.
  • Ability to problem solve with patients, team and other departments within OrthoNebraska.
  • Essential Job Functions
  • Deliver high quality clinical care and customer service
  • Establish goals and treatment plans in collaboration with the patient, family members and healthcare team.
  • Provide treatment services to restore, maintain or improve patient functions.
  • Promote and advance the hospital's vision to be the BEST through department initiatives and community outreach.
  • Develop and enhance the vision of the department with an emphasis on growth and program development.
  • Promote collaboration with referring physicians.
  • Offer clinical instruction to physical therapy and physical therapy assistant students.
  • Must be able and willing to collaborate with others as demonstrated by good listening skills, honest and respectful communication, and engaging in the process of reaching consensus when making decisions.
  • Responsible for all other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

This position is classified as Medium Work in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles, requiring the exertion of 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Must be able to pass background check. We also conduct pre-employment physical and drug testing. Any job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical with a drug screen, background check and obtaining active licensures per job requirements.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will provide evidence-based care to patients with musculoskeletal conditions by evaluating, diagnosing, and implementing individualized treatment plans. They will also collaborate with the medical team to coordinate care and provide clinical instruction to students.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an approved physical therapy program and hold a valid license to practice in Nebraska or Iowa. A minimum of two years of orthopedic experience and Postural Restoration Certification are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Musculoskeletal assessmentTreatment planningProblem solvingTime managementOrthopedic rehabilitation

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 40% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

In Nebraska, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (57 salary observations; 236 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,030 salary observations; 57,422 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Postural Restoration (PRI) Physical Therapist - Elkhorn (Full-Time) at Ortho Nebraska a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,180 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Annual compensation range

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

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,180 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • 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.