Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) in Alliance, NE

Job Title

Occupational Therapist - Acute

Location

Alliance, NE

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 8:00AM–5:00PM with one-hour lunch; one weekend day per month required

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, coordinate, administer, and supervise occupational therapy treatments to restore functional abilities, relieve pain, and prevent or minimize disability using client-centered and evidence-based practice
• Provide age-specific OT services including therapeutic exercise, splinting, modalities, and self-care training across all patient age groups
• Complete all required patient care documentation including evaluations, daily notes, re-evaluations, discharge summaries, and Medicare forms accurately and within required timeframes
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including physical therapy, speech therapy, nursing, and physicians to coordinate patient care
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) and OT student interns in accordance with the OT practice act and Medicare guidelines
• Participate in departmental quality assurance initiatives, policy and procedure reviews, and community outreach activities

Required Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapist licensure with the State of Nebraska
• Certification to administer Electrotherapeutic Agents, Deep Thermal Agents, and Superficial Thermal Agents
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued through the American Heart Association
• Reliable personal transportation required; rideshare services are not available in the assignment area

Preferred Experience / Skills

• 1–2 years of experience in a rural healthcare setting preferred; new graduates will be considered
• Experience supervising COTAs and/or OT student interns
• Familiarity with swing bed program activities and acute care environments

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a rural acute care setting where OT services are essential to the community
• Supportive interdisciplinary team environment with opportunities for professional development and continuing education