Job Title
Occupational Therapist – Clinic
Location
Columbus, NE | Outpatient Clinic / Wellness Center
Schedule / Job Type
Contract (13 or 26 weeks available) | Days | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide occupational therapy services primarily in an outpatient wellness center setting, with the capability to service inpatient as needed
- Treat adult patients across a broad range of diagnoses and patient types, including specialized programs such as lymphedema, post-concussion syndrome, and hand therapy/splinting
- Perform evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based interventions
- Document patient care using Clinicient GO (powered by WebPT) for outpatient services and AllScripts/Paragon Clinical Care Station for inpatient services
- Collaborate as part of a highly trained, interdisciplinary therapy team in a state-of-the-art facility
- Complete MOAB training if CPI or MOAB certification is not already held (available onsite)
Required Qualifications
- Active Nebraska Occupational Therapist license, Compact State license, or ability to obtain Nebraska licensure
- BLS certification issued through the American Heart Association
- Ability to treat a wide variety of adult diagnoses and patient types — candidates with limited treatment skill sets or restricted patient populations are not a strong fit for this role
- Reliable, fast learner who asks questions rather than making assumptions, and highly committed to delivering an exceptional patient experience
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) credential
- Physical Agent Modalities (PAMs) certification (required for outpatient modality use; candidates without PAMs certification will be considered)
- Experience with hand therapy, splinting, dry needling, or post-concussion syndrome treatment
- Prior experience in a rural community hospital or outpatient wellness center environment
Why Join Us
- Work in a state-of-the-art wellness center and fieldhouse featuring new technologies and equipment, with strong leadership support and a structured onboarding experience before first patient care is expected
- Join a highly collaborative therapy team that offers exposure to both general adult therapy and specialized service lines in a supportive community-focused environment