Physical Therapist II

With a mantra of Empowering Human Potential, Hanger, Inc. is the world's premier provider of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) services and products, offering the most advanced O&P solutions, clinically differentiated programs and unsurpassed customer service. Hanger's Patient Care segment is the largest owner and operator of O&P patient care clinics nationwide. Through its Products & Services segment, Hanger distributes branded and private label O&P devices, products and components, and provides rehabilitative solutions to the broader market. With 160 years of clinical excellence and innovation, Hanger's vision is to lead the orthotic and prosthetic markets by providing superior patient care, outcomes, services and value. Collectively, Hanger employees touch thousands of lives each day, helping people achieve new levels of mobility and freedom.

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and innovative Physical Therapist to join our interdisciplinary rehabilitation team at Hanger Clinic in Omaha, specializing in the care and support of individuals with limb loss and/or limb difference. Hanger is the world's premier provider of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) services and products. While this clinic sees a high volume of patients with prosthetic devices, we also work with custom or prefabricated orthotic devices. This role not only focuses on direct patient care but also offers unique opportunities to provide continuing education and mentorship to other therapists in amputee-specific rehabilitation. The ideal candidate is passionate about advancing both patient outcomes and the clinical knowledge of peers through education and collaborative learning.

Physical therapists provide services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. They restore, maintain, and promote overall fitness and health. Their patients include accident victims and individuals with disabling conditions such as low-back pain, arthritis, heart disease, fractures, head injuries, and cerebral palsy.

Serves as a consultant for other health care providers regarding the delivery of rehabilitation of injuries, disease and amputee care. Knowledge of wound care, skin disorders associated with use of a prosthetic limb, edema management, contracture prevention and treatment, proper donning/doffing technique and pain issues commonly found in amputee patients. Represent the physical therapy section as a member of the clinic team. Represent physical therapy in policy and procedure development, the development of QA monitors and the development of standards of care to insure compliance with accrediting and professional organizations relating to care of amputees and patients at risk of limb loss. Provide therapy to new patients primarily as part of a multidisciplinary team. Communicate directly with the patient's treating team members such as physicians, clinicians (CP, CPO's), nurses, social workers, psychologist and others involved with the patients' care. Advise, teach, and mentor staff regarding patients' care and progress.

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• Must have, or be eligible to obtain, a valid driver's license and driving record within the standards outlined within Hanger's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures.
• Basic knowledge of prosthetic/orthotic components, gait mechanics, neuromuscular re-education, and balance retraining.
• Passion for professional education, mentorship, and collaborative learning environments.
• Exceptional communication, teaching, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills

• Exceptional communication, teaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Physical therapy background in neuromuscular rehabilitation.
• Experience working with individuals with limb loss.
• Experience with prosthetics devices and advanced gait training techniques.
• Prior experience developing and/or teaching continuing education courses or clinical workshops.
  

• Act with integrity in all ways and at all times, remaining honest, transparent, and respectful in all relationships.
• Keep the patient at the center of everything that you do, building lifelong trust.
• Foster open collaboration and constructive dialogue with everyone around you.
• Continuously innovate new solutions, influencing and responding to change.
• Focus on superior outcomes, and calibrate work processes for outstanding results.

• Competitive Compensation Packages
• 8 Paid National Holidays & 4 additional Floating Holidays
• PTO that includes Vacation and Sick time
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401k Savings and Retirement Plan
• Paid Parental Bonding Leave for New Parents
• Flexible Work Schedules and Part-time Opportunities
• Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Mentorship Programs- Mentor and Mentee
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance by Location
• Relocation Assistance
• Regional & National traveling CPO/CO/CP opportunities
• Volunteering for Local and National events such as Hanger's BAKA Bootcamp and EmpowerFest

Hanger, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. All conditions and privileges of employment are administered to all employees without discrimination or harassment because of race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, special disabled veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. The company will comply with all applicable state or local fair employment laws that forbid discrimination or harassment on the basis of other protected characteristics. Retaliation against any employee for filing or supporting a complaint of discrimination or harassment is prohibited.

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