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Hillcrest Health Services
Lincoln, Nebraska

Home Care - Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 7mo ago

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

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningAdaptive Equipment TrainingInterdisciplinary CollaborationElectronic Medical Record Documentation

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
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in occupational therapyranked against 9,325 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $92k (middle half $84k–$102k)225 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 (9,325 Occupational Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

29 jobs
11
<$105k
11
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k
4
$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs · 29 employers
401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
57%
Sign-on bonus
34%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist

Infinity Rehab · Berkeley, California

$57-$70/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

Healthcare Recruitment Counselors · Matawan, New Jersey

$140k
#3

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist - OT

$50-$65/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

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

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About Hillcrest Health Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Bellevue, Nebraska
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Pay
Mileage Reimbursement
Flexible Schedule
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan

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.