Inpatient Occupational Therapist Assistant - Part Time
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Job Description
Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.
Shift: First Shift (United States of America)
Join Our Team as a Part-Time Occupational Therapy Assistant! Are you passionate about helping patients regain independence and improve their quality of life? We’re looking for a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team!
In this role, you’ll work alongside occupational therapists and other healthcare professionals to provide individualized patient treatments, support rehabilitation goals, and make a meaningful impact on patients’ daily lives.
If you’re a team-oriented professional who enjoys helping others achieve their goals and is looking for a rewarding part-time opportunity, we’d love to have you on our team!
Position Highlights
If you enjoy direct patient care and helping patients excel in their mobility, this position is for you!
Our approach is to work one-on-one with individuals of all ages and ability levels. Personalized treatment plans vary from patient to patient, but always include methods, equipment and techniques that enhance healing and aid in reducing the risk of re-injury. Come join our team of dedicated staff!
Shift Details
Part-Time | 20 Hours/Week | 0.5 FTE
Monday – Friday | Day Shifts
- Variable shifts and flexible scheduling, with days and hours varying.
- Benefits Eligible
Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?
Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.
Duties
Conduct patient treatments as assigned or directed by an occupational therapist.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited occupational therapist assistance school required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
- Strong team orientation required.
- Strong computer and office equipment skills required.
- Licensed as a Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) in the state of Nebraska required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).
Preferred Qualifications
- Occupational therapy assistant experience preferred.
Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.
Key Responsibilities
The occupational therapy assistant will conduct patient treatments as directed by an occupational therapist to support rehabilitation goals. They will work one-on-one with patients to improve mobility and regain independence through personalized treatment plans.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited occupational therapist assistant school and hold a valid Nebraska license. Additionally, applicants are required to possess strong communication skills and obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
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).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Inpatient Occupational Therapist Assistant - Part Time at Nebraska Medicine a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy Assistant — ranked against 1,043 active Occupational Therapy Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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