Occupational Therapist

Good Shepherd; Blair (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house subacute rehab facility

Interdisciplinary team environment

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Good Shepherd in Blair, NE is seeking compassionate Occupational Therapists to join our in-house subacute rehabilitation team. We offer both Full-Time and Per Diem opportunities to support patient independence and functional recovery.

As part of an interdisciplinary team, you will evaluate, plan, and implement therapy focused on activities of daily living, mobility, and safety, with emphasis on patient dignity and quality of life. Nebraska license and CPR/BLS are required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Nebraska OT license or eligibility.
• Graduate of an accredited OT program.
• Current CPR/BLS certification, or ability to obtain as required.
• Strong clinical, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.
• Experience in subacute rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute care is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' functional abilities and OT needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on goals and needs.
• Provide skilled OT interventions to improve strength, coordination, mobility, balance, cognition, and independence.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Provide patient and caregiver education regarding safety and home programs.
• Recommend and train use of adaptive equipment and devices.
• Monitor progress and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation per requirements.
• Communicate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in care and discharge planning.
• Promote safety, dignity, independence, and quality of life.
• Follow applicable professional, facility, state, and federal requirements.

Skills

Licensed OT (Nebraska)

CPR/BLS certified

Strong communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Accredited OT program

Job description

Occupational Therapist (OT) – Full-Time & Per Diem

Location: 2242 Wright Street, Blair, NE 68008
Facility Type: In-House Subacute Rehabilitation Facility
Position Type: Full-Time and Per Diem

About the Position

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Occupational Therapists (OTs) to join our team at an in-house subacute rehabilitation facility in Blair, Nebraska. We are currently hiring for both Full-Time and Per Diem opportunities.

Our Occupational Therapists play an important role in helping patients regain independence, improve functional abilities, and achieve their rehabilitation goals following illness, injury, surgery, or other medical conditions.

This is an excellent opportunity for an OT who enjoys working closely with patients, families, nursing staff, physicians, and an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team in a supportive setting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' functional abilities and occupational therapy needs.

• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient goals and clinical needs.

• Provide skilled occupational therapy interventions to improve strength, coordination, mobility, balance, cognition, activities of daily living, and overall functional independence.

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, feeding, and other functional tasks.

• Provide patient and caregiver education regarding safety, adaptive techniques, equipment, and home programs.

• Recommend and train patients in the appropriate use of adaptive equipment and assistive devices.

• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with facility and regulatory requirements.

• Communicate effectively with nursing, therapy, medical providers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.

• Participate in care planning and discharge planning as appropriate.

• Promote patient safety, dignity, independence, and quality of life.

• Follow all applicable professional, facility, state, and federal requirements.

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapist (OT) license in the State of Nebraska or eligibility for Nebraska licensure.

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.

• Current CPR/BLS certification, or ability to obtain as required.

• Strong clinical, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.

• Experience in subacute rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute care is preferred but not required.

What We Offer

• Full-Time and Per Diem opportunities

• In-house subacute rehabilitation setting

• Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' functional independence and quality of life

• Supportive workplace focused on quality patient care

Schedule

Full-Time: Regular full-time schedule based on facility needs.

Per Diem: Flexible scheduling based on facility and clinician availability.

Location

2242 Wright Street
Blair, NE 68008

We look forward to connecting with experienced and compassionate Occupational Therapists interested in joining our rehabilitation team!