Occupational Therapist - PRN/On-Call - PRN

Occupational Therapist

The Occupational Therapist (OT) provides skilled evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning for residents requiring occupational therapy services. This role focuses on helping individuals regain independence in daily living and work-related activities following illness, injury, or surgery. The PRN Occupational Therapist works on an as-needed basis to support the therapy team and ensure continuity of quality resident care.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate residents' functional abilities and develop individualized treatment plans to improve independence, safety, and quality of life.
• Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy interventions in accordance with physician orders and the resident's plan of care.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on adaptive techniques, equipment use, and home exercise programs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members—including physical therapists, speech therapists, nurses, and social services—to ensure coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries per facility and regulatory standards.
• Participate in care plan meetings and contribute to goal-setting for optimal resident outcomes.
• Adhere to all federal, state, and facility policies and procedures governing therapy practice and patient care.

Qualifications:

• Current and active license to practice Occupational Therapy in the state of Nebraska.
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Prior experience in a skilled nursing or rehabilitation setting preferred.
• Strong communication, time management, and documentation skills.
• Compassionate, team-oriented approach to resident care.

Schedule & Compensation:

Status: PRN (as needed)

Hours: Flexible scheduling, including potential weekends and holidays as available.

Compensation: Competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience.

What's In It For You?

• Competitive benefits package including low premiums, short-term disability, long-term disability, HSA contribution matching, 401(k) with company match, and more!
• Flexible scheduling, competitive wage scales, and tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs up to $3,000 per year.
• Financial wellness and freedom through access to your earned wages prior to your pay date!
• A great culture where we live out our mission, "To celebrate life in environments we create by delivering exceptional service and superior value through innovative leadership in personalized care."

In 1989, Nye Health Services was founded on the philosophy that people deserve services that recognize individuality and are tailored to their unique needs. Today, Nye Health Services remains family-owned with campuses in Fremont, Lincoln, Louisville, and Norfolk, Nebraska. Nye Health Services is blessed with dedicated and compassionate people who believe in our vision and deliver on our mission every day. Having a great work environment while providing the best quality services so people feel cared for is of the utmost importance to us. We give passionate people a purpose!

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Nye Health Services conducts background checks as part of the hiring process. We believe in reviewing each situation individually and consider factors such as the role applied for, the nature of the offense, how long ago it occurred, and overall qualifications when making employment decisions.