Occupational Therapist-Lincoln Regional Center

Lincoln, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 32 - 48

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Lincoln NE

Hiring Rate:

$32.690

Job Posting:

JR2025- Occupational Therapist-Lincoln Regional Center (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed job is posted as open until closed):

Job Description:

Occupational Therapist Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services

Location: Lincoln Regional Center
Schedule: MondayFriday 8:00 AM5:00 PM No weekends or holidays
Make a lasting impact helping people live better lives.

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our interdisciplinary this role youll use your clinical expertise to help clients develop restore and maintain the skills needed for daily living and independence.

Why Join DHHS
MondayFriday schedule no nights weekends or holidays.
Comprehensive benefits including health dental vision and retirement plans.
Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.
Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to Helping People Live Better Lives.

For more information about this position contact Anny Friedrichsen at or email

As a Licensed Occupational Therapist you will:

Perform comprehensive occupational therapy assessments using observation interviews examinations and testing to guide individualized treatment plans.
Develop and implement treatment and habilitation programs based on identified rehabilitation goals.
Administer and interpret evaluations to assess clients developmental and therapeutic needs.
Communicate client needs treatment goals and progress with an interdisciplinary team clients families and guardians.
Monitor document and evaluate client responses to therapy; modify treatment plans as needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
Provide in-service training for occupational therapy staff and other facility personnel regarding OT practices and goals.
Maintain inventory and order supplies adaptive equipment and durable medical equipment as needed.
Develop and coordinate therapeutic adaptations for clients care and environment including adaptive equipment wheelchair modifications and splints.

Requirements Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program.

Legal Requirements:Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Nebraska.

Preferred Qualifications: Master Degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program. OT/L Preferred OTR/L (registered with NBCOT(R) and licensed in Nebraska(L))

Starting Pay Range $32.690-$48.189. Plus an additional $3.00/hour facility differential pay for hours worked. The pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints if approved.

Knowledge of:

Occupational therapy principles practices and techniques.
Diagnostic treatment assessment and rehabilitation procedures.
Documentation standards and use of orthotic/prosthetic/adaptive devices.
Human growth and development across life stages.

Skill in:

Administering and interpreting clinical assessments.
Developing effective individualized treatment plans.
Preparing detailed progress and evaluation reports.

Ability to:

Motivate clients and encourage participation in therapy programs.
Communicate effectively and collaborate with diverse teams.
Build rapport with clients families and interdisciplinary staff.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay benefits paid time off retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position agency and employment status. For more information on benefits please visit: Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity inclusion and belonging. We recruit hire train and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race color religion sex. age national origin disability marital status or genetics.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

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The work we do matters!Hiring Agency:Health & Human Services - Agency 25Location: Lincoln NEHiring Rate:$32.690Job Posting:JR2025- Occupational Therapist-Lincoln Regional Center (Open)Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed job is posted as open until closed):Job Description:Occu...