Occupational Therapist
Grand Island, Nebraska
Good Samaritan Society - Grand Island Village

Occupational Therapist Job Summary

Location

• Grand Island, Nebraska

Schedule

• Day shift
• 40 hours per week
• Monday–Friday, or a shifted schedule of Tuesday–Saturday or Sunday–Thursday

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Setting

• Skilled nursing facility and home health
• Reporting location: Grand Island

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic interventions and assess client needs
• Develop and carry out therapy plans
• Document observations and services provided
• Notify physicians of changes and process orders
• Consult with physicians and interdisciplinary team members
• Train clients, families, and staff on interventions and equipment
• Supervise therapy assistants as allowed by federal and state regulations
• Supervise assigned employees

Required Qualifications

• Occupational therapy certification for the state of practice
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior work experience in a rehabilitation or geriatrics setting
• Completion of an accredited speech/language pathology program preferred

Additional Details

• New graduates are accepted
• Supervises 2 COTAs
• Therapy supervisor onsite
• Productivity expectations: 82% in skilled nursing and 90% in home health
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• Uses Net Health and HCHB
• Travel may vary based on business need