4 Nebraska Occupational Therapist (OT) Jobs
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At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job you're applying to. Each employment history entry must include detailed duties, hospital size, unit size, trauma level (if applicable), patient ratio, and whether it was a teaching facility. Skills checklist cannot contain any N/As; all lines must have a numerical rating.
Required Skills/Experience:
- 1 year of experience within the past 3 years must be within a Skilled Nursing Facility.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- Prior work experience in a rehabilitation/geriatrics setting preferred.
Required Credentials:
- Dementia testing will be required prior to start.
Special Requests:
- Must take a full 6 months off from any Sanford Health and Marshfield Clinic Health System location.
- Must disclose previous employment within the submission for a DNU check.
- Any employment gaps greater than 30 days must be explained.
Unit Details:
- Supervises 2 COTAs.
- Uses Net Health and HCHB.
- Productivity expectations: SNF 82% (evaluation, group, and concurrent time is counted in full); Home Health 90%, including drive time and documentation time.
- Onsite therapy supervisor.
- Administers therapeutic interventions, assesses client needs, develops therapy plans, documents care, consults with physicians and interdisciplinary team members, trains clients/family members/staff on interventions and equipment, and may supervise therapy assistants.
Shift & Scheduling:
- Mon-Fri or able to work a shifted schedule Tue-Sat or Sun-Thu.
- Flexible contract hours: 40 or 36 per week.
Floating Requirements:
- May work in SNF and Home Health settings, including Grand Island SNF, Hastings SNF, and home health in the surrounding areas.
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Travel Occupational Therapist Job Responsibilities & Salary
Occupational Therapists care for patients with conditions that can interfere with daily activities, such as surgical procedures, arthritis, neurological diseases (for instance, stroke and multiple sclerosis), injuries related to an accident, and developmental conditions. Examples of job responsibilities for Occupational Therapists are patient assessment and developing a plan of care. The care plan may include exercises, how to use assistive devices, and strategies tailored to the person’s role at work and home. Occupational Therapists, who may supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, obtain certification through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. In addition, the American Occupational Therapy Association offers Occupational Therapists the opportunity to achieve board certification or specialty certification in certain areas. The average annual salary for Occupational Therapists in the United States is more than $95,000.
Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) Jobs in Nebraska
Occupational Therapists (often abbreviated as OT) are in demand in many areas of the United States, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts much faster than average growth job growth over the next several years. Travel Occupational Therapist jobs can be found in hospitals, inpatient and outpatient clinics, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, schools, and home health agencies. Job descriptions for Occupational Therapists typically focus on their role in helping patients with injuries, illness, or disabilities to better participate in their daily activities, whether at work, home, or play. Occupational Therapists can make a significant difference in people’s quality of life by helping them be as independent as possible. Apply today to land your perfect travel Occupational Therapist job.
