Avera Health·Creighton, Nebraska
Responsible for the daily coordination and delivery of occupational therapy services, including evaluating patients and implementing individualized treatment programs. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to ensure effective patient care and progress monitoring.
Work Shift: Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America)
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
$28.00 - $48.50
This position is located in Creighton, NE.
30am-Noon.
You Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
Responsible for the daily coordination and delivery of occupational therapy services that focus on conditions and health diagnosis, implementing specific treatment program for individual patients and patient groups according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy and established objectives of the department.
What you will do
Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific factors and performs satisfactorily related to patients age infant through geriatrics as noted on unit specific guidelines and competencies.
Develops and implements individualized treatment programs for the patients needing services. Evaluates assigned patients, gathering data from a variety of sources, such as patient records, interviews, observations and team members.
Uses selected activities and/or tasks to promote and maintain health, and to achieve treatment goals. Establishes and modifies intervention goals and strategies for patients/ treatment program based on on-going evaluations.
Provides direct therapy services to patients using various functional settings and strategies.
Plans therapy with in the patient’s individual physical, emotional and intellectual capabilities as indicated and coordinated with the rehabilitation, medical, and nursing care plans.
Prepares documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress notes, and other such reports.
Communicates effectively with patient, family, physician, and other disciplinary team members regarding the patient status, progress, and needs.
Establishes rapport and work cooperatively with interdisciplinary team members (including family/physician) throughout the patient’s intervention program.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, workshops, etc. Shares new knowledge with co-workers. Evaluates and monitors clinical internship with students affiliating in various universities/colleges.
Participates in program development of the department.
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
• Occupational Therapist - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire
• 1-3 years clinical patient care experience
Benefits: You Need & Then Some
Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org [talent@avera.org].
Requires an active Occupational Therapist license in the state of practice. Preferred qualifications include 1-3 years of clinical patient care experience.
Market context
Occupational Therapist roles in Nebraska are typically competitive in school, rehab, and clinical settings where licensed candidates are needed to support patient function and independence. Employers often look for Nebraska OT licensure, AHA BLS certification, and a clear interest in building clinical expertise in specific practice areas. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original posting, then confirm your Nebraska license and BLS status before applying.
