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GO Physical Therapy
Lincoln, Nebraska

OT-Occupational Therapist-Hospital Based NICU-Flexible Schedule

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

GO Physical Therapy is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our hospital NICU team in Lincoln, NE. Part-time to full-time hours are available. Benefits include a company-matched 401(k), a Blue Cross Blue Shield medical plan, company contributions to a Health Savings Account, and unlimited Continuing Education through Summit, among many other offerings. Apply today for immediate consideration.

GO Physical Therapy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Assure the quality of patient care, evaluation and treatment programs by providing hands on assessment, treatment, and direction to subordinate staff on matters of treatment.
  • Evaluate patients using appropriate Occupational Therapy Techniques.
  • Develop and implement patient plan of care and goals using appropriate OT skills, and reviewing and revising the program as progress indicates.
  • Actively listen to patient and family concerns when modifying treatment plans.
  • Be able to provide patient care during scheduled hours as assigned by a supervisor.
  • Educate and motivate patients and families to learn and improve functional activities.
  • Assure the quality of overall perceived patient care.
  • Document progress, discharge summaries, home programs, and other required documentation in a timely manner.
  • Confer with physicians and other staff members to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment plans.
  • Maintain patient and family confidentiality at all times.
  • Participate in continuing education activities and obtain required contact hours.
  • Appropriately utilize Occupational Therapist Aides to assist with patient care.
  • All job duties are considered essential to job performance.
  • Additional job duties as assigned.

Adherence to GO PT Policies

  • Demonstrate positive rapport with staff members, developing positive employee relations.
  • Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns.
  • Take direction and initiate actions that will allow the assumption of cross-functional duties to ensure seamless patient care.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Follow GO PT policies and procedures, including safety processes.
  • Must be licensed as a Registered Occupational Therapist in the state of Nebraska.
  • Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of the job.
  • Physical Demands/Working Conditions
  • Physical activity includes walking, standing, sitting, and lifting.
  • Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Job Requirements

The intent of this description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and performance expectations for the position. This description is subject to modification as necessary and is not a contract of employment terms.

Key Responsibilities

Provide hands-on assessment, treatment, and direction for patients within a hospital NICU setting. Develop and implement individualized plans of care while collaborating with physicians and educating families.

Requirements

Must be a licensed Registered Occupational Therapist in the state of Nebraska. Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and maintain consistent attendance.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningNICU CarePatient EducationClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient AssessmentFunctional Activity Improvement

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Nebraska is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.4% of Nebraska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 40% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Nebraska?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $91k (middle half $83k–$102k)221 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingNebraska index 90.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Nebraska43 active9,374 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 40% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Occupational Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

29 jobs
11
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11
$105k-120k
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4
$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
34%
Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,325 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About GO Physical Therapy

Medical Practices
Seattle, Washington
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Company-Matched 401(k)
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Plan
Company Contributions to Health Savings Account
Unlimited Continuing Education through Summit
Flexible Schedule

Living in Lincoln

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$292k
Typical market rent
$1,308/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.6
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Lincoln, NE metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.