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Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Beatrice, NE

Hiring Rate:

$38.022

Job Posting:

JR2025-00017844 Physical Therapy Director (Open)

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Job Description:

Are you a skilled and compassionate leader looking to make a meaningful impact?

Do you have a passion for providing high-quality physical therapy services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities?

Are you ready to lead a team and develop treatment plans that enhance the well-being of those we serve?

At BSDC, we are committed to our mission to “Help People Live Better Lives.” We are seeking a Physical Therapy Director to oversee and guide our physical therapy services, ensuring the highest standards of care. This position plays a key role in developing treatment plans, supervising therapy staff, and ensuring high-quality care for residents.

Why Join Us?
• Make a Difference: Directly impact the lives of individuals with disabilities.
• Leadership Opportunity: Lead a team of dedicated professionals in a mission-driven environment.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Comprehensive health benefits, retirement plans, and paid time off.

If you're passionate about providing high-quality physical therapy services and leading a dedicated team, we encourage you to apply today!

For more information about this position, contact Anny Friedrichsen at 402-853-4914 or email [email protected].

 

We are seeking a Physical Therapy Director to lead and oversee physical therapy services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Pay starts at a minimum starting wage $38.022, Plus $3.00 per hour facility differential for every hour worked. Minimum permanent rate $39.924, after successful completion of original probation.

Hours: Monday through Friday/Day hours.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and implement goals and policies for the Physical Therapy Department.
• Supervise physical therapy services, both in therapy rooms and within living units.
• Oversee evaluations, treatment plans, and re-evaluations for residents.
• Construct adaptive devices to support resident needs.
• Provide guidance to professional staff on complex treatment programs.
• Evaluate staff performance and ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Consult with physicians on physical therapy programs for individual residents.
• Develop and oversee training programs for physical therapy staff.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to review resident care plans.
• Perform physical therapy treatments as needed.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy or a related field plus Five years of progressively responsible experience in physical therapy services.

Legal Requirements: Registered as a Physical Therapist in the State of Nebraska is required

 

 

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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