Occupational Therapist-Lincoln Regional Center

1 week ago

Lincoln, NE, United States Nebraska State Jobs Full time
The work we do matters

Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:
Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:
$32.690

Job Posting:
JR2025-00020910 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

\uD83D\uDCCD Location: Lincoln Regional Center
\uD83D\uDD53 Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5:00 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 team. In this role, you'll use your clinical expertise to help clients develop, restore, and maintain the skills needed for daily living and independence.

Why Join DHHS?
• Monday-Friday 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 402-853-4914 or email anny.c.friedrichse@nebraska.gov.

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: Bachelor's 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: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal 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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