Compassionate OT: North Platte Inpatient/Outpatient Therapy

Great Plains Health; North Platte (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Health in North Platte, NE seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients, restoring function after injury or illness, while documenting care for proper payment. The role involves managing a caseload across inpatient, outpatient and school settings, and collaborating with a clinical team.

You will participate in continuing education, attend mandatory meetings, and may work weekends or holidays as scheduled to support patient care.

Qualifications

• Evaluate patients of all ages to create individualized treatment plans.
• Document therapy to ensure proper payment and compliant records.
• Manage caseload consistent with hospital standards.
• Pursue continuing education to stay current with OT practices.
• Attend mandatory meetings and complete competencies within timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients to restore function after injury or illness.
• Develop and update discharge plans when appropriate.
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge information accurately.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Discharge planning

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

Nebraska OT license

BLS certification

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Great Plains Health in North Platte, NE seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients, restoring function after injury or illness, while documenting care for proper payment. The role involves managing a caseload across inpatient, outpatient and school settings, and collaborating with a clinical team.

You will participate in continuing education, attend mandatory meetings, and may work weekends or holidays as scheduled to support patient care.