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Physical Therapy Department
Nemaha County Hospital Physical Therapy Department
strives to be the premier provider of Physical Therapy services in
Auburn and the surrounding communities. We are committed to
providing quality care, every time!
Our services include inpatient,
outpatient and Home Health Care covering a wide variety of
conditions. The following is a brief listing of these conditions and
treatments:
Spine Pain/Injury
►Neck, mid or low back pain
►Sacroiliac Injuries
►Herniated Discs
►Sciatica
►Numbness or tingling (Radiculopathy)
►Post-Operative Surgery
Knee Pain/Injury
►Patellar Femoral Pain Syndrome
►Osteoarthritis
►Ligament Injury
►Post-Operative Rehab
Hip Pain/Injury
►Bursitis
►IT Band Syndrome
►Piriformis Syndrome
►Post-Operative Rehab
►Arthritis
Shoulder Pain/Injury
►Impingement Syndrome
►Adhesive Capsulitis
►Bursitis and Tendonitis
►Rotator Cuff Tear
►Post-Operative Rehab
Ankle/Foot Pain/Injury
►Ankle Sprains
►Achilles Tendonitis
►Plantar Fasciitis
►Pes Planus (Flat Foot)
►Post-Operative Rehab
Other
►Neurological Conditions
►Dizziness/Vertigo
►Balance Problems
►Work-Related Injuries
►Arthritis
Hours of Operation
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Contact Us
You can reach us at (402) 274-6126 or
khahn@nchnet.org
Our Staff
Kim Hahn, MSPT. click here
for more info on Kim
Clay Smith, PTA, ATC, click
here for more info on Clay
Paula Hays, Secretary/Tech,
click here for more info on Paula
Eric Vrtiska, DPT, click
here for more info on Eric
Connie Connell, PTA,
click here for more info on Connie
Cheryl Zabel, PT
Kevin Ketter, PTA
Beth Derrossett, OT, click
here for more info on Beth
Wanda Volker, OT, click
here for more info on Wanda
Eric Vrtiska
Eric graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center on
2009 with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Eric began working at Nemaha
County Hospital in June of 2009. Eric has 3 brothers and was born
and raised in Beatrice, NE. Eric enjoys the variety of patients he
works with and being able to work in a small town environment. Eric
enjoys hunting, golfing, biking, watching football, hockey, and
basketball.
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Kim Hahn
Kim has been with Nemaha County Hospital since 1992. She graduated
from the University of Kansas Medical Center with a Masters in
Physical Therapy. She enjoys the variety of patients she gets to
work with and appreciates being able to spend time with them to help
them reach their goals. Kim enjoys spending time with her family and
friends, running, and volleyball.
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Connie Connell
Connie began her career as a Physical Therapy Assistant in 1980. She
joined the Nemaha County Hospital in 2007 where she especially
enjoys treating total joint and stroke patients, as well has the
elderly and Home Health patients. Connie enjoys watching her
grandchildren play sports, reading, traveling with her sister, and
her great love - camping.
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Clay Smith
Clay graduated from Washburn University with an Associate of Science
for Physical Therapy Assistant in 1986 and with a Bachelor of Arts
in Athletic Training in 1989. Clay has been at Nemaha County
Hospital and surrounding areas since 1994. Clay especially enjoys
working with shoulder, ankle and ACL injuries. His hobbies include
gardening, traveling, and family time.
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Paula Hays
Paula has been with the Nemaha County Hospital Therapy Department
since 2000. Paula enjoys working with the public and staff at NCH
and is a key factor in keeping things running smoothly. She enjoys
baking, walking, and spending time with her kids and grandkids.
Beth Derrossett
Beth graduated from Colorado State University with dual degrees
(Occupational Therapy and Home Economics). She later received a
certificate from San Jose State University in Vocational Guidance
for the Disabled. Beth is also Graston trained. Beth enjoys helping
people regain the ability to live life to the fullest, especially in
this rural area. When not working she enjoys traveling, reading,
hiking, sewing, and best of all, babysitting her grandchildren.
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Wanda Volker
Wanda graduated from the University of Kansas in 1990 with a degree
in Occupational Therapy. Eighteen years of Wanda’s experience has
been treating clients in skilled nursing facilities where she enjoys
interacting with and helping the elderly. Wanda has been with
Midwest Rehab Professional for 5 years. When Wanda is not working,
she enjoys spending time with family, reading, watching Nascar and
sports.
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We are committed to
providing
quality care, every time!
Please
click here for the current Outpatient Service Calendar.
Need a ride?
Neighbor to Neighbor provides
medical transportation to
senior citizens & disabled citizens
in Nemaha County.
Because we are volunteer-based,
we can't guarantee that we
can meet all requests,
but with 24-hour advance notice,
we can meet most of them.
Click here to contact
Neighbor to Neighbor.
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