Occupational Therapist
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Job Description
Occupational Therapist – Home Care
Hillcrest Home Care | Omaha Metro Area | Full-Time
Love helping people regain their independence? Want a career where you can make a difference, one home at a time?
Hillcrest Home Care is looking for a compassionate, motivated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our growing team!
As a Home Care Occupational Therapist, you'll have the opportunity to provide personalized, one-on-one therapy in the comfort of patients' homes. You'll help individuals rebuild confidence, improve daily living skills, and regain the independence that matters most to them.
At Hillcrest, our mission is simple: Inspiring people to live their best lives. And that's exactly what you'll help our patients do!
What You'll Be Doing
Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans focused on improving independence and quality of life.
- Provide hands-on occupational therapy services in patients' homes.
- Help patients improve daily living skills, mobility, safety, and overall function.
- Educate patients and families on adaptive equipment, home safety, and strategies for success.
- Collaborate with nurses, therapists, physicians, and other care team members.
- Monitor progress, adjust treatment plans, and maintain accurate documentation.
- Build meaningful relationships while helping patients achieve their goals!
What You'll Bring
- Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
- Current Occupational Therapist license in Nebraska or eligibility for licensure.
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, and organizational skills.
- A passion for patient-centered care and helping people maintain their independence.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with a supportive care team.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for patient visits.
- Home health experience is a plus, but not required!
Why You'll Love Hillcrest
We believe in taking care of the people who take care of others!
Here's What We Offer
- Full-time opportunity with a supportive, collaborative team.
- Multiple health insurance options, plus dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Dayforce Wallet – access your earned pay when you need it.
- Gym membership reimbursement and partner discounts.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
- The opportunity to provide meaningful, one-on-one care and see the difference you make every day!
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're an Occupational Therapist who enjoys building relationships, working independently, and helping patients thrive in their own homes, we'd love to meet you!
- Join Hillcrest Home Care and help us continue Inspiring people to live their best lives.
- Apply today and bring your passion for therapy to Hillcrest!
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans to improve daily living skills and independence. They will provide hands-on therapy in patients' homes while collaborating with a multidisciplinary care team.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program and possess a current Nebraska license or eligibility for one. Strong clinical assessment skills and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation are required.
Key Skills
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, 52% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Occupational Therapy median $88k (middle half $88k–$105k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Nebraska index 90.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Nebraska | 48 active | 8,943 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 52% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Occupational Therapist listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,122 in the last 30 days | 1,573 the 30 days before (+98%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +4.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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