Occupational Therapist Jobs in Nebraska

Occupational Therapists (OTs) play a pivotal role in the therapy industry by helping individuals across all ages to participate in the activities and tasks they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday tasks (occupations). These professionals work with people who have physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities, and they develop individualized plans to improve their clients' ability to perform daily activities, prevent or minimize disability, and promote overall health and wellness. OTs may work in a variety of settings, such as hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, clients' homes, or in corporate wellness programs.

Prior to becoming an Occupational Therapist, individuals may serve in roles such as a Rehab Aide, Occupational Therapy Assistant, or even a Pediatric Occupational Therapy Aide to gain relevant experience in the field. To become a successful OT, one should possess excellent interpersonal skills, physical stamina, patience, and creativity. They should also possess strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills to assess patients' needs and create appropriate treatment plans. They must have a master's degree from an accredited occupational therapy program and pass a national certification examination to become a certified Occupational Therapist. Some states may also require additional licensing.

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Occupational Therapist

  • Lincoln Surgical Hospital
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 7 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 7 days ago

Requirements Expertise: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program. Credentials: A current Nebraska Occupational Therapist License and BLS Certification....

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Occupational Therapist (OT) - Inpatient Acute Rehab

  • Accountable Healthcare Staffing
  • Kimball, NE
  • 2 hours ago
  • Kimball, NE
  • 2 hours ago

If you would like to combine your love of traveling with your nursing career, Accountable's Travel Nurse contracts are the way to go. LIVE Life 13 weeks at a time... We can help you achieve your...

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Occupational Therapist

  • OneStaffMedical
  • Kimball, NE
  • 9 hours ago
  • Kimball, NE
  • 9 hours ago

THE POSITION: Helps occupational therapy clients by providing rehabilitative services, under the direction of occupational therapists, to persons with mental, physical, emotional, or developmental impairments...

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Occupational Therapist, Skilled Nursing and Home Health

  • Sanford Health
  • Omaha, NE
  • 1 day ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 1 day ago

Summary Provide occupational therapy services both in the skilled nursing facility and home health setting. Assesses clients/patients/residents and designs occupational therapy treatments....

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Occupational Therapist - Outpatient

  • Nebraska Medicine
  • Omaha, NE
  • 2 days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 2 days ago

Therapist - Outpatient Perform evaluations, planning, and implementation of occupational therapy treatments....

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Occupational Therapist - Pelvic Floor Focus

  • Children\u2019s Nebraska
  • Omaha, NE
  • 2 days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 2 days ago

care, progress towards goals, patient/caregiver education/home program and need for continued intervention in the area of occupational therapy....

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Travel Allied-Occupational Therapist, Rehab

  • StaffDNA
  • Alliance, NE
  • 2 days ago
  • Alliance, NE
  • 2 days ago

Occupational Therapist - Rehab We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team....

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Nebraska (remote) - Occupational therapist

  • Presence
  • NE
  • 2 days ago
  • NE
  • 2 days ago

What youll do Provide direct occupational therapy services Complete comprehensive case reports Exercise strong communication and relationship-building skills to collaborate with onsite school personnel...

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Occupational Therapist

  • GQR
  • Alliance, NE
  • 3 days ago
  • Alliance, NE
  • 3 days ago

Job Location: Alliance, NE Profession: Occupational Therapist Estimated Pay: $1853.60 Duration (weeks): 13 Specialty: Shift Details: Day *Estimated weekly pay includes projected hourly wages and weekly...

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Occupational Therapist Job in Alliance, Nebraska

  • CompHealth
  • Alliance, NE
  • 3 days ago
  • Alliance, NE
  • 3 days ago

Interested in this assignment? Or maybe you still have not found what you are looking for? Contact one of our specialty-specific recruiters to get access to our vast network of open jobs,...

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Occupational Therapist - Feeding Therapist (Lincoln)

  • Children\u2019s Nebraska
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 3 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 3 days ago

care, progress towards goals, patient/caregiver education/home program and need for continued intervention in the area of occupational therapy....

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Occupational Therapist - Part-Time/PRN

  • Vetter Health Services
  • Kearney, NE
  • 3 days ago
  • Kearney, NE
  • 3 days ago

If you're driven by excellence and love making a meaningful difference in the lives of others, our Occupational Therapist (OT) position may be the perfect fit....

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Transition Services Specialist (VR Service or Rehabilitation Specialist)

  • State of Nebraska
  • Omaha, NE
  • 3 days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 3 days ago

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Education - Agency 13 Location: Omaha, NE Hiring Rate: $25.287 Job Posting: JR2... Transition Services Specialist (VR Service or Rehabilitation Specialist)...

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Occupational Therapist Acute Care Setting

  • Supplemental Health Care
  • Scottsbluff, NE
  • 4 days ago
  • Scottsbluff, NE
  • 4 days ago

Qualifications: Current Occupational Therapy licensure in Nebraska BLS Experience: Minimum 1-year as an Occupational Therapist Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and facility...

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Occupational Therapist

  • Epic Travel Staffing
  • Scottsbluff, NE
  • 4 days ago
  • Scottsbluff, NE
  • 4 days ago

Travel Occupational Therapist - Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel Occupational Therapist -....

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Salary for Occupational Therapist Jobs in Nebraska

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Highest Education Level

Occupational Therapists in Nebraska offer the following education background
Master's Degree
48.7%
Bachelor's Degree
28.4%
Doctorate Degree
9.3%
Associate's Degree
8.9%
High School or GED
2.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.9%
Some College
0.2%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Occupational Therapists in Nebraska
Less than 1 year
54.5%
None
27.3%
1-2 years
9.1%
2-4 years
9.1%



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