Occupational Therapist

InReach Rehab; Ainsworth (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision 401(k) with matching

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

CEU Allowance

Professional reimbursement

Job summary

InReach Rehab is seeking a flexible Occupational Therapist (or COTA) to join Brown County Hospital in Ainsworth, Nebraska. The role offers either full-time or part-time opportunities in a rural healthcare setting, with a collaborative team and a focus on helping patients regain independence.

New graduates are encouraged to apply. The compensation package includes competitive wages, a monthly incentive plan, CEU allowance, and ample time off.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current Nebraska OT license or eligibility upon graduation.
• Strong clinical reasoning and evaluation skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and functional outcomes.
• Experience in rural healthcare or interest in serving rural communities.
• Comfort supervising and collaborating with COTAs.
• Strong documentation and time-management skills.
• Willingness to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluations to determine patient needs, goals, and functional capabilities.
• Develop individualized treatment plans focused on independence, safety, and daily activity performance.
• Implement interventions addressing ADLs, IADLs, strength, coordination, cognition, and mobility.
• Fabricate, fit, or recommend adaptive equipment with training for patient/caregivers.
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries timely and accurately.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Supervise and mentor COTAs and guide their contributions to treatment plans.
• Monitor patient responses and adjust interventions to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on strategies, home programs, and safety practices.
• Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Engage in professional development and contribute to a positive team culture.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Documentation

Time management

Team collaboration

Mentoring COTAs

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Nebraska OT license or eligibility

Job description

Occupational TherapistInReach Rehab is seeking a flexible and dedicated full-time or part-time Occupational Therapist (or COTA) to join our team at Brown County Hospital in Ainsworth, Nebraska.

This role is ideal for a clinician who is passionate about helping patients regain independence, improve daily function, and enhance their quality of life in a collaborative rural healthcare environment.

InReach Rehab is a family-oriented company committed to strengthening rural rehabilitation teams. We proudly support 23 hospitals, primarily across the Midwest, providing clinicians with the opportunity to grow within a connected and supportive network.

We view our employees as our greatest resource and invest in their success through mentorship, teamwork, and professional development.

Our compensation package includes competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, a monthly incentive plan, a generous CEU allowance, and ample time off.

New graduates are encouraged to apply, with salary based on experience.

Don’t miss this opportunity to join a progressive, growing team of healthcare professionals.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide evaluations to determine patient needs, goals, and functional capabilities.
• Develop individualized treatment plans focused on improving independence, safety, and performance in daily activities.
• Implement therapeutic interventions addressing ADLs, IADLs, strength, coordination, cognition, and functional mobility.
• Fabricate, fit, or recommend adaptive equipment and provide patient/caregiver training on its use.
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in a timely and accurate manner.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Supervise and mentor COTAs and guide their contributions to patient treatment plans.
• Monitor patient responses and adjust interventions to achieve optimal functional outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on strategies, home programs, and safety practices to support ongoing progress.
• Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Engage in professional development and contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture.

Requirements

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program (or anticipated graduation).
• Current Nebraska OT license or eligibility upon graduation.
• Strong clinical reasoning and evaluation skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and functional outcomes.
• Experience in rural healthcare or interest in serving rural communities.
• Comfort supervising and collaborating with COTAs.
• Strong documentation and time-management skills.
• Willingness to work as part of a team.

Benefits

• Health Insurance,
• Dental and Vision401 (k) with matching contribution
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-term disability
• FSA & HSA
• Continuing Education Allowance
• Professional reimbursement (fees, dues and liability insurance)

InReach is an E-Verify employer.

Posters available upon request.