Physical Therapist Job in Ogallala, NE

Ogallala Community Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist for a travel assignment. You will work a consistent 5x8 day schedule with occasional weekend support for swing bed patients. This 89-week assignment begins October 5, 2026, and offers weekly compensation of $2,671.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Evaluating patient functional abilities and limitations to determine intervention needs and establish individualized plans of care with measurable treatment goals
• Implementing individualized treatment plans that consider patients' physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational, and age-specific needs
• Providing skilled treatment in a safe manner while assessing and modifying the plan of care as indicated
• Documenting treatment techniques, patient progress, and care plans in accordance with professional practice guidelines and regulatory standards
• Communicating evaluation and treatment results to physicians, nurses, patients, family members, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team
• Supervising and delegating appropriately to PTAs, ATCs, therapy technicians, and students
• Participating in departmental and facility process improvement initiatives and attending required department meetings

Required qualifications:

• Graduate degree from an APTA-accredited school of Physical Therapy or equivalent
• Current Physical Therapy license in Nebraska
• BLS certification
• Proficiency with computer software applications used in automated patient care environments
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently; may be required to lift up to 75 pounds

Preferred qualifications:

• Wound care experience

Located at 2601 N Spruce Street, Ogallala Community Hospital provides a collaborative clinical environment where you will contribute to patient recovery and functional independence.