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Full-Time Occupational Therapist (OT)

Hemingford Community Care Center, Hemingford, NE | Full-Time | Flexible Schedule | Therapist-Owned Company

Independence Rehab is hiring a Full-Time Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team at located at Hemingford Community Care Center in Hemingford, NE.

Whether you're a new grad looking for strong mentorship or an experienced OT looking for autonomy and a sustainable caseload, this is a great place to grow and stay long-term.

If you're looking for a SNF role with stability, strong support, and protection from unrealistic facility pressure, this is a great fit. Independence Rehab is a small, therapist-owned company that manages therapy operations independently - meaning we advocate for our clinicians and value strong clinical judgment.

What Makes Independence Rehab Different

• Extremely low management turnover (stable leadership)• Strong corporate involvement + personalized support• Therapist-owned = real clinical understanding• Your clinical judgment is respected (autonomy matters here)• Flexible productivity expectations (realistic and sustainable)• Flexible working hours - family-oriented and balance-focused• Protection from facility pressure - we advocate for our therapists• Highly rated therapy company with strong outcomes and reputation• We run our own operations separate from the nursing side of the building

Training + Onboarding

We don't believe in the "sink or swim" approach.

New therapists receive:

• Strong integration and onboarding

• 1:1 training for documentation and evaluations

• Customized clinical training based on your experience

• Ongoing mentorship and competency support when needed

What You'll Do

As the OT, you'll treat a geriatric population across SNF and Transitional Care, including:

• Functional ADL retraining and adaptive strategies

• Transfer training (all levels)

• Fall prevention and safety training

• Treatment of clinically complex patients

• Discharge planning and care coordination

• Supervision of a COTA (as needed)

• Collaboration with nursing, PT, ST, and facility staff

Benefits

• Medical / Dental / Vision

• 401(k) with employer match

• Up to 3.5 weeks PTO per year

• Continuing education reimbursement up to $750/year

• Flexible scheduling and a team that works with you

Requirements

• Current Nebraska OT license in good standing

• Degree from an accredited OT program

• Organized, self-starter who enjoys the geriatric population

• Ability to supervise a COTA

• SNF experience preferred - but not required. New grads are welcome, and we provide structured training and mentorship.

• If you're caring, motivated, and licensed, we'll support your growth

Apply today - we're actively interviewing.