Rural OT: Impactful Care & Team Mentorship

InReach Rehab; Ainsworth (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision 401(k) with matching

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

CEU Allowance

Professional reimbursement

Job summary

InReach Rehab is seeking a flexible Occupational Therapist (or COTA) to join Brown County Hospital in Ainsworth, Nebraska. The role offers either full-time or part-time opportunities in a rural healthcare setting, with a collaborative team and a focus on helping patients regain independence.

New graduates are encouraged to apply. The compensation package includes competitive wages, a monthly incentive plan, CEU allowance, and ample time off.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current Nebraska OT license or eligibility upon graduation.
• Strong clinical reasoning and evaluation skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and functional outcomes.
• Experience in rural healthcare or interest in serving rural communities.
• Comfort supervising and collaborating with COTAs.
• Strong documentation and time-management skills.
• Willingness to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluations to determine patient needs, goals, and functional capabilities.
• Develop individualized treatment plans focused on independence, safety, and daily activity performance.
• Implement interventions addressing ADLs, IADLs, strength, coordination, cognition, and mobility.
• Fabricate, fit, or recommend adaptive equipment with training for patient/caregivers.
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries timely and accurately.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Supervise and mentor COTAs and guide their contributions to treatment plans.
• Monitor patient responses and adjust interventions to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on strategies, home programs, and safety practices.
• Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Engage in professional development and contribute to a positive team culture.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Documentation

Time management

Team collaboration

Mentoring COTAs

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Nebraska OT license or eligibility

Job description

InReach Rehab is seeking a flexible Occupational Therapist (or COTA) to join Brown County Hospital in Ainsworth, Nebraska. The role offers either full-time or part-time opportunities in a rural healthcare setting, with a collaborative team and a focus on helping patients regain independence.

New graduates are encouraged to apply. The compensation package includes competitive wages, a monthly incentive plan, CEU allowance, and ample time off.