Occupational Therapist – Skilled Nursing, Home Health

Sanford Health

. Assess clients/patients/residents and design occupational therapy treatments .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeBeatrice • Nebraska • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $33 - $52 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in assessing and designing occupational therapy treatments, conducting evaluations, and developing therapy goals to enhance client outcomes. Proficient in maintaining documentation, adhering to regulatory requirements, and applying age-related treatments across various care environments.

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Licensed Occupational TherapistNBCOT CertificationBasic Life Support (BLS)Therapeutic Plan DevelopmentClient Education

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Hard Skills

Occupational Therapy Treatment DesignFunctional EvaluationCognitive EvaluationBehavioral InterventionTherapy Goal DevelopmentDocumentation MaintenanceAge-Related Treatment ApplicationResearch IncorporationTherapeutic Program AdministrationRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationTeam CollaborationSupervision and Training

Certifications & Qualifications

Occupational Therapist LicenseNBCOT CertificationBasic Life Support (BLS)

Industry Keywords

Post-Acute CareLong-Term CareHome HealthClinical Practice GuidelinesDepartment-Specific Competencies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess clients/patients/residents and design occupational therapy treatments
Conduct evaluations and provide interventions for functional, cognitive, or behavioral impairments
Evaluate physical, cognitive, developmental, and psychosocial abilities
Develop therapy goals and administer occupational therapy programs
Document evaluation information and establish or modify therapeutic plans
Educate clients/patients/residents to improve understanding and functional outcomes
Apply age-related treatments and evaluations
Incorporate current research into daily treatment
Provide care across post-acute, long-term care, and home health environments as applicable
Maintain documentation and meet regulatory requirements
Follow professional clinical practice guidelines
Participate in department, Good Samaritan Society, and Sanford Health activities
Interact with providers, case managers, family members, third-party payers, and public organizations
Supervise assistants, aides, and students as requested
Provide ongoing education and training to peers
Perform other related duties requested by the manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure
Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as Occupational Therapist
NBCOT certification preferred for Sanford Health facilities and not required for Good Samaritan Society facilities
Valid driver's license may be required when applicable
Required department-specific competencies and certifications must be obtained and maintained
Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or obtained within the first 60 days of employment
New graduates in South Dakota and Iowa testing with the board may be considered with a temporary license

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work schedule
Strong commitment to work-life balance
Competitive pay based on years of experience
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