Home Care - Occupational Therapist
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Job Description
Home Care Occupational Therapist (OT)
Lincoln, NE
Are you an Occupational Therapist who loves one-on-one time with your patients and the flexibility of providing care in the comfort of their own homes? Join our Home Care team and help clients stay safe, independent, and living their best lives at home.
What You’ll Do
- Provide one-on-one OT services in patients’ homes, focusing on safety, function, and independence
- Complete comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
- Train patients and families on adaptive equipment, energy conservation, and home safety strategies
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team (nursing, PT, social work, aides, etc.) to coordinate care
- Document timely and accurately in the EMR according to regulatory and agency standards
- Participate in case conferences and team meetings as needed
What We’re Looking For
- Current Occupational Therapist (OT) license in the state of practice
- Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
- Previous home health, SNF, or rehab experience preferred, but strong new grads will be considered
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and appropriate auto insurance
- Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
- Compassionate, independent, and comfortable working in a variety of home environments
What We Offer
- Competitive pay with mileage reimbursement
- Flexible, primarily daytime schedule
- Supportive, interdisciplinary team and strong clinical leadership
- Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients and families
- Paid time off, benefits, and retirement plan (if applicable to your structure)
Make an Impact in Home Care
If you’re passionate about helping people stay safe and independent at home and want to use your OT skills in a rewarding, relationship-focused setting, we’d love to connect.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will provide one-on-one therapy services in patients' homes, focusing on safety, function, and independence through comprehensive assessments and individualized treatment plans. This role also involves training patients and families and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a current Occupational Therapist license in the state of practice and have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapy program. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and strong organizational and communication skills are also mandatory.
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, 2% are remote, 40% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in occupational therapy | ranked against 9,325 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Occupational Therapy median $92k (middle half $84k–$102k)225 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Nebraska index 90.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Nebraska | 43 active | 9,374 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 40% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Home Care - Occupational Therapist at Hillcrest Health Services a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,325 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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