Occupational Therapist - Skilled Nursing - Home Health - Full Time

Good Samaritan; Beatrice (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance

Generous PTO

Job summary

Good Samaritan is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist at our Beatrice, NE location. The role focuses on providing high-quality rehabilitative OT in a rural, collaborative setting with a full interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include assessments, therapy planning, and education to improve residents’ functional outcomes, within a supportive, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold licensure as Occupational Therapist in the practicing states.
• NBCOT certification encouraged and/or required per facility guidelines.
• BLS for healthcare providers required or within first 60 days.
• New grads may be considered with temporary license status in applicable states.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients/patients/residents and design OT treatments.
• Develop, maintain and restore ability to perform daily tasks.
• Collaborate with PTA, COTA, SLP and other care team members.

Skills

Licensed OT

Education

OT degree or eligible for licensure

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility: GSS NE Beatrice Ctr

Location: Beatrice, NE

Address: 401 S 22nd St, Beatrice, NE 68310, USA

Shift: Day

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Salary Range: $32.50 - $52.00

At our Beatrice Good Samaritan facility, we are more than a workplace-we’re neighbors caring for neighbors. Our team takes pride in building real relationships with residents and families while creating a warm, supportive environment where people feel known, respected, and encouraged every day. We are one of the larger, rural locations in the area that offers a unique blend of skilled rehabilitation and long‑term care.

We are looking for a compassionate Occupational Therapist who wants to make a meaningful impact in a close‑knit community. We are a team of exceptional therapists dedicated to providing high‑quality rehabilitative care in a supportive and collaborative environment. Our interdisciplinary team includes a full‑time PTA, full‑time COTA, and a full‑time SLP.

This position offers a flexible work schedule with a strong commitment to work‑life balance. It also offers competitive pay (based on years of experience) and amazing benefits!

If you’re looking for a career where you can see the impact you make every day‑and be part of a community that values what you do‑we’d love to meet you!

Job Summary

Assesses clients/patients/residents and designs occupational therapy treatments. Help clients/patients/residents to develop, maintain and recover their ability to perform tasks in client’s/patient’s/resident's occupations of life. The therapist conducts evaluations and provides interventions for clients/patients/residents who have functional, cognitive or behavioral impairments. Occupational Therapist evaluate physical, cognitive, developmental and psychosocial abilities of clients/patients/residents; developing realistic therapy goals and administering appropriate occupational therapy programs. Documents client's/patient's/resident's information for evaluation; establishes therapeutic plans and modifies them if necessary. Provides clients/patients/residents education designed to enhance understanding and improve functional outcomes. Knowledge of and utilizes appropriate age-related treatments and evaluations relating to the needs of clients/patients/residents. Demonstrate and incorporate knowledge of current research into daily treatment of clients/patients/residents. May treat individuals of all ages with varying diagnosis and disorders. Will demonstrate documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meet all regulatory requirements. Demonstrates level of treatment associated with their specialty provided to their clients/patients/residents. Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization. Exhibits flexibility with acceptance of variable work schedules/assignments. Participates in activities to promote the department, Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health. Will be interacting with individuals outside of the department including but not limited to: providers, case managers, family members, third party payers, public organizations, etc. May be asked to supervise assistants, aides, and students as they provide patient/resident care, treatment, or other services. Will be expected to provide ongoing education and training to peers in the area(s) of expertise as determined by the department leadership. Performs other related duties as requested by manager. Dependent on facility and location, work may focus on those receiving intervention in the post‑acute, long term care, and home health care environments.

Qualifications

Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.

Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as Occupational Therapist.

When working at a Sanford Health Facility (not required but preferred for GSS Facilities): Must also be certified through the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). When applicable, may require valid driver's license. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.

In the state of South Dakota and Iowa, new graduates in the process of testing with the board, will be considered with the possession of a temporary license.

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail].

Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0275112

Job Function: Allied Health

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