Occupational Therapist (OT) Full-Time

Independence Rehab Inc; Hemingford (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision

401(k) with employer match

Up to 3.5 weeks PTO per year

Continuing education reimbursement

Job summary

Independence Rehab Inc is seeking a Full-Time Occupational Therapist (OT) to join their team at the Hemingford Community Care Center, NE. This role requires treating a geriatric population across SNF and Transitional Care with strong mentorship available for new graduates.

Benefits include medical/dental/vision, a 401(k) with employer match, up to 3.5 weeks PTO, and flexible scheduling. Applicants should have a current Nebraska OT license and a degree from an accredited program.

Qualifications

• Current Nebraska OT license in good standing.
• Degree from an accredited OT program.
• Organized, self-starter who enjoys the geriatric population.
• Ability to supervise a COTA.
• SNF experience preferred but we provide training.

Responsibilities

• Treat a geriatric population across SNF and Transitional Care.
• Provide functional ADL retraining and adaptive strategies.
• Conduct fall prevention and safety training.
• Coordinate patient discharge planning.

Skills

Organizational skills

Geriatric care

Collaboration

Supervision of COTA

Education

Degree from an accredited OT program

Current Nebraska OT license in good standing

Job description

Full-Time Occupational Therapist (OT)

Hemingford Community Care Center, Hemingford, NE | Full-Time | Flexible Schedule | Therapist-Owned Company

Independence Rehab is hiring a Full-Time Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team located at Hemingford Community Care Center in Hemingford, NE.

Whether you’re a new grad looking for strong mentorship or an experienced OT looking for autonomy and a sustainable caseload, this is a great place to grow and stay long-term.

If you’re looking for a SNF role with stability, strong support, and protection from unrealistic facility pressure, this is a great fit. Independence Rehab is a small, therapist-owned company that manages therapy operations independently - meaning we advocate for our clinicians and value strong clinical judgment.

What Makes Independence Rehab Different

• Extremely low management turnover (stable leadership)
• Strong corporate involvement + personalized support
• Therapist-owned = real clinical understanding
• Your clinical judgment is respected (autonomy matters here)
• Flexible productivity expectations (realistic and sustainable)
• Flexible working hours - family-oriented and balance-focused
• Protection from facility pressure - we advocate for our therapists
• Highly rated therapy company with strong outcomes and reputation
• We run our own operations separate from the nursing side of the building

Training + Onboarding

We don’t believe in the “sink or swim” approach.

New therapists receive:

• Strong integration and onboarding
• 1:1 training for documentation and evaluations
• Customized clinical training based on your experience
• Ongoing mentorship and competency support when needed

What You'll Do

As the OT, you’ll treat a geriatric population across SNF and Transitional Care, including:

• Functional ADL retraining and adaptive strategies
• Transfer training (all levels)
• Fall prevention and safety training
• Treatment of clinically complex patients
• Discharge planning and care coordinationSupervision of a COTA (as needed)
• Collaboration with nursing, PT, ST, and facility staff

Benefits

• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401(k) with employer match
• Up to 3.5 weeks PTO per year
• Continuing education reimbursement up to $750/year
• Flexible scheduling and a team that works with you

Requirements

• Current Nebraska OT license in good standing
• Degree from an accredited OT program
• Organized, self-starter who enjoys the geriatric population
• Ability to supervise a COTA
• SNF experience preferred - but not required. New grads are welcome, and we provide structured training and mentorship.
• If you’re caring, motivated, and licensed, we’ll support your growth.

Apply today - we’re actively interviewing.