Occupational Therapist

InReach Rehab; Alliance (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefits

Monthly incentive plan

Generous CEU allowance

Ample time off

Job summary

InReach Rehab in Alliance, NE is looking for a dedicated full-time or part-time Occupational Therapist to join their team at Box Butte General Hospital. Ideal for clinicians passionate about enhancing patient quality of life, this role involves evaluating, planning, and implementing individualized treatment plans. Candidates should hold a Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy and ideally possess a Nebraska OT license.

InReach Rehab offers competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities in a collaborative rural healthcare environment. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current Nebraska OT license or eligibility upon graduation.
• Experience in rural healthcare or interest in serving rural communities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to determine functional needs, goals, and treatment priorities.
• Develop individualized treatment plans to improve independence and daily function.
• Implement evidence-based interventions addressing ADLs and mobility.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team for coordinated care.

Skills

Strong clinical reasoning and evaluation skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Commitment to patient-centered care

Documentation and time-management skills

Education

Master’s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy

Current Nebraska OT license

Job description

Occupational Therapist

InReach Rehab is seeking a flexible and dedicated full-time or part-time Occupational Therapist (or COTA) to join our team at Box Butte General Hospital in Alliance, NE. 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 communities, 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. Apply today and become a valued member of our team!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to determine functional needs, goals, and treatment priorities.
• Develop individualized treatment plans to improve independence, safety, and daily function.
• Implement evidence-based interventions addressing ADLs, IADLs, strength, coordination, cognition, and mobility.
• Fabricate, fit, or recommend adaptive equipment and educate patients and caregivers on its use.
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in a timely and accurate manner.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Supervise and mentor COTAs while directing patient treatment plans, as appropriate.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans to optimize outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on home programs, safety strategies, and functional independence.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, professional development, and a 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.

InReach is an E-Verify employer. Posters available upon request.