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Sanford Health

Physical Therapist - Skilled Nursing / Home Health

Sanford Health
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full-time $37.50 - $62.00 Kearney, NE

First indexed 3 Jul 2026

Description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our team at Good Samaritan St Luke's and St John's. The position is full-time, 35-40 hours per week, covering Skilled Nursing Facilities and surrounding area Home Health clients.

The Physical Therapist will plan, organize, and deliver physical therapy programs to help clients/patients/residents recover and improve their mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and prevent deformities. Responsibilities include:

  • Conducting examinations, evaluations, and interventions for clients/patients/residents affected by injury or disease
  • Utilizing tools and techniques to administer physical therapy interventions following safeguards
  • Documenting client/patient/resident information for evaluation and establishing therapeutic plans
  • Educating clients/patients/residents and their family members about treatment plans/schedules and self-exercises
  • Demonstrating knowledge of current research into daily treatment of clients/patients/residents

Requirements:

  • Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure
  • Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as a Physical Therapist
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers required or within the first 60 days of employment

Benefits:

  • Salary range: $37.50 - $62.00
  • $20,000 sign-on bonus (eligibility requirements apply)
  • Paid travel and mileage between home health patients
  • Active participant of the Nebraska Rural Health Workforce Incentive Program offering monetary incentives

We are an EEO/AA Employer and welcome new grads to apply.