Occupational Therapist

Continental Springs (2); South Sioux City (NE); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Interdisciplinary rehab team

Competitive per diem

Meaningful resident care

Job summary

Continental Springs in South Sioux City, NE, seeks a part-time or per diem Occupational Therapist to join our interdisciplinary rehab team in a subacute/skilled nursing setting.

You will evaluate residents, develop and implement OT plans, promote independence, and collaborate with PT, SLP, nursing and physicians to support positive patient outcomes. Nebraska license required; NBCOT preferred.

Qualifications

• Active OT license in Nebraska or eligibility.
• Graduate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• NBCOT certification preferred.
• New graduates welcome to apply.
• Experience in skilled nursing or subacute rehab preferred.
• Strong communication and patient-centered skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents’ functional abilities, including ADLs, mobility, cognition, coordination, and safety.
• Develop and implement individualized occupational therapy treatment plans.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to improve independence with daily activities and functional mobility.
• Address deficits related to strength, ROM, balance, coordination, cognition, and fine motor skills.
• Recommend and train residents in adaptive equipment and compensatory strategies.
• Educate residents, caregivers, and staff to promote safety, independence, and carryover of therapy goals.
• Collaborate with PT, SLP, nursing, physicians, and other team members to support positive patient outcomes.
• Monitor resident progress and modify treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Participate in care planning and interdisciplinary team communication.

Skills

Nebraska license

OT degree

NBCOT preferred

New grads welcome

SNF experience

Education

Master's in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Documentation skills

Job description

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

Continental Springs
3200 G St, South Sioux City, NE 68776

Join Continental Springs and Make a Meaningful Impact

At Continental Springs, our rehab team is dedicated to helping residents achieve their highest level of function, independence, and quality of life in a subacute/skilled nursing setting. We are seeking a compassionate and motivated

Occupational Therapist to join our interdisciplinary team in a flexible part-time or per diem role.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents’ functional abilities, including ADLs, mobility, cognition, coordination, and safety

• Develop and implement individualized occupational therapy treatment plans

• Provide therapeutic interventions to improve independence with daily activities and functional mobility

• Address deficits related to strength, range of motion, balance, coordination, cognition, and fine motor skills

• Recommend and train residents in the use of adaptive equipment and compensatory strategies

• Educate residents, caregivers, and staff to promote safety, independence, and carryover of therapy goals

• Collaborate with PT, SLP, nursing, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to support positive patient outcomes

• Monitor resident progress and modify treatment plans as clinically appropriate

• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation

• Participate in care planning and interdisciplinary team communication

Qualifications

• Active Occupational Therapist license in Nebraska (or eligibility for licensure)

• Graduate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program

• NBCOT certification preferred

• New graduates and experienced therapists are welcome to apply

• Experience in skilled nursing or subacute rehabilitation preferred

• Strong communication, clinical reasoning, organization, and patient-centered skills

What We Offer

• Flexible part-time and per diem scheduling

• Supportive interdisciplinary rehabilitation team

• Consistent facility-based patient population

• Collaborative clinical environment

• Competitive per diem compensation

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents’ independence and quality of life