Physical Therapist
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open physical therapist jobs in Nebraska post a median of $49.75 an hour, the middle half $49.75, across 10 jobs that state their pay. Physical therapists employed in Nebraska earn a median of $46.68 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Licensed in another state?
Nebraska issues and accepts PT Compact privileges: a physical therapist or PT assistant whose home state is a member can take this job on a compact privilege instead of a Nebraska license, $80 for a PT. (PT Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a Nebraska license, apply to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services for a license by endorsement ($133, by its own page): what Nebraska asks. Every state's PT Compact status.
What Nebraska requires of a physical therapist
Physical therapist license, from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.
- An applicant licensed in another jurisdiction who is currently practicing submits a complete application, an official transcript sent directly by the school, proof of a passing NPTE score (scaled 600 or higher) and a passing score on the Nebraska jurisprudence examination, and lists every credential held in another jurisdiction with any discipline. An applicant who has not practiced within the 3 years before applying must also document 50 hours of continuing education completed in those 3 years.
- Staying active: All physical therapist licenses expire on November 1 of each odd-numbered year, and an active licensee must complete at least 20 hours of continuing education in the preceding 24 months.
Physical therapist jobs and requirements in Nebraska · Every state's rule
Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Still listed at 7 days 87.1%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.21x · Clicks 25
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 52.9% · Stating an hourly rate 32.3%
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About the job
Adept Nursing & Rehab of Waverly is now hiring PRN Physical Therapist (PT)!
Why join us?
- Competitive pay rates based on expereince
- PRN shifts
- Opportunities for Career Growth
- Weekly Employee Appreciation Events
- Supportive Staffing Ratios
- FUN and Friendly Work Environment - GREAT leadership team!
Education & Requirements
- Minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
- Must have an active Physical Therapy license in state(s) of practice
- Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification
- Assume responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification.
Job Purpose
- To assist in planning, organizing, developing, and directing Physical Therapy services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as may be direction by Administrator, to assure the highest degree of quality resident care is always maintained. Job Functions:
- Provide physical therapy services to residents in accordance with established standards of practice, Company procedures, Therapy Department procedures and productivity standards.
- Adhere to Company procedures regarding documentation and billing of physical therapy services.
- Demonstrate sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
- Conduct screening of residents at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment.
- Conduct timely screening of residents referred to physical therapy to determine need for intervention/ treatment.
- Evaluate residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.
- Conduct specialized evaluations as indicated.
- Develop treatment plans by establishing short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
- Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plan and recommendations to residents, families/ responsible parties, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Perform all other duties as assigned and as required to effectively discharge the responsibilities of the position and are in the best interests of the organization.
- To complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in NetHealth EMR systems
Join us as a Physical Therapist (PT) today!
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From Adept Nursing & Rehab of Waverly's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Adept Nursing & Rehab of Waverly
Adept Nursing & Rehab of Waverly is a 54 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Adept Nursing & Rehab of Waverly)-bed nursing home in Waverly, NE, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for therapists, nurses and nursing assistants. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Adept Nursing & Rehab of Waverly
Based in Waverly, NEHires in NebraskaPay on its listings: 37.5% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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