Occupational Therapist: Help Build a New Therapy Program

Blue Stone Therapy; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

PTO and paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Blue Stone Therapy in Omaha, NE is expanding with a new skilled nursing partnership and is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to help establish a strong therapy program from day one. You will deliver individualized, patient-centered care in a collaborative environment.

Candidates should be graduates of an accredited OT program with Nebraska licensure eligibility. The role offers clinical autonomy within a supportive interdisciplinary team and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical assessment and treatment skills.
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities.
• Passion for helping patients achieve greater independence and meaningful functional outcomes.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings and patient goals.
• Provide evidence-based occupational therapy to improve independence with daily activities, functional mobility, strength, coordination, and safety.
• Help patients develop or regain the skills needed to participate as independently as possible in everyday activities.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on treatment plans, adaptive strategies, equipment, and techniques to support independence and safety.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate.
• Collaborate with nursing, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Complete timely, accurate documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Contribute to the development and success of a new therapy program through teamwork, communication, and patient-centered care.

Skills

Strong clinical assessment

Excellent communication

Patient education

Independent work with team

Positive attitude

Geriatric/new therapy program

Education

Graduate of an accredited OT program

Nebraska OT license eligibility

Job description

Blue Stone Therapy in Omaha, NE is expanding with a new skilled nursing partnership and is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to help establish a strong therapy program from day one. You will deliver individualized, patient-centered care in a collaborative environment.

Candidates should be graduates of an accredited OT program with Nebraska licensure eligibility. The role offers clinical autonomy within a supportive interdisciplinary team and opportunities for professional growth.