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Vetter Senior Living
Seward, Nebraska

Full Time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant- Seward, NE

Occupational TherapistFull-time

Compensation

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Job Description

Ridgewood Rehab & Care Center in Seward, NE, is offering an opportunity for highly motivated, caring and compassionate individuals to join a team that is committed to "Dignity in Life" and providing "Quality Life" and "Quality Care" to our patients and residents.

If you've got a passion for excellence and a desire to make a difference in the lives of people, the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant might be the job for you! Our COTA's have the opportunity to positively interact with residents, patients, guests, family members and team members daily. They are passionate about providing the highest quality care possible, leading a great team of care givers and exceeding the expectations of those they serve and work with.

Requirements

Must have a current COTA license in the state of Nebraska. They will possess high personal integrity, a caring attitude and portray a positive image. Join a team of highly committed professionals who have the opportunity to do what they do best every day in an exceptional environment where learning and growth is encouraged and supported.

We offer a world class facility and a competitive benefits package including:

  • Vacation and Sick time
  • 401K match starting at 3%
  • Full benefits if working over 24 hours/week
  • Loan reimbursement program
  • Earned Wage Access
  • FUN environment!

Brookestone Rehabilitation, a part of the Vetter Senior Living family, has been voted one of the 2026 "Great Places to Work"!

Join a team of highly committed professionals who have the opportunity to do what they do best every day in an exceptional environment where learning and growth is encouraged and supported.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality occupational therapy care to patients and residents in a rehab and care center. Interact daily with guests, family members, and team members to exceed expectations of care.

Requirements

Must possess a current COTA license in the state of Nebraska. Candidates should demonstrate high personal integrity, a caring attitude, and a positive professional image.

Key Skills

Patient CareResident InteractionClinical ExcellenceCompassionate Care

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 Full Time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant- Seward, NE at Vetter Senior Living 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 Assistant — ranked against 1,043 active Occupational Therapy Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top OTA Jobs

1 matches · ranked by pay
#1

COTA / Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Home Health

Adoration Health · Richmond, Virginia

$35-$40/hr

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Occupational Therapy Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Seward

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$300k
Median resident rent
$1,018/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.6
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (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.

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About Vetter Senior Living

Hospitals and Health Care
Elkhorn, NE
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Vacation and Sick Time
401K Match 3%
Full Benefits over 24 hrs/week
Loan Reimbursement Program
Earned Wage Access
Fun Environment