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Grand Island, Nebraska

OT -OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST -PEDIATRICS -FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE

Occupational Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Dynamic pediatric clinic in Grand Island, NE is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our amazing team. As one of the largest pediatric therapy clinics in the region, we offer a highly collaborative environment alongside experienced PT, OT, and Speech providers serving families across Nebraska.

We’re seeking a team member with flexible availability and offer PRN, part-time, or full-time status to best meet the needs of our patients. Apply today to learn more about this opportunity.

Assure the quality of patient care, evaluation and treatment programs by providing hands on assessment, treatment, and direction to subordinate staff on matters of treatment.

  • Evaluate patients using appropriate Occupational Therapy Techniques.
  • Develop and implement patient plan of care and goals using appropriate OT skills, and reviewing and revising the program as progress indicates.
  • Actively listen to patient and family concerns when modifying treatment plans.
  • Be able to provide patient care during scheduled hours as assigned by a supervisor.
  • Educate and motivate patients and families to learn and improve functional activities.
  • Assure the quality of overall perceived patient care.
  • Document progress, discharge summaries, home programs, and other required documentation in a timely manner.
  • Confer with physicians and other staff members to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment plans.
  • Maintain patient and family confidentiality at all times.
  • Participate in continuing education activities and obtain required contact hours.
  • Appropriately utilize Occupational Therapist Aides to assist with patient care.
  • All job duties considered essential to job performance.
  • Additional job duties as assigned. Adherence to GO PT Policies
  • Demonstrate positive rapport with staff members, developing positive employee relations.
  • Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns.
  • Take direction and initiate actions that will allow the assumption of cross-functional duties to ensure seamless patient care.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Follow GO PT policies and procedures, including safety processes. Job Requirements
  • Must be licensed as a Registered Occupational Therapist in the state of Nebraska.
  • Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of the job. Physical Demands/Working Conditions
  • Physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, and lifting.
  • Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs.

The intent of this description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and performance expectations for the position. This description is subject to modification as necessary and is not a contract of employment terms.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating pediatric patients and implementing customized plans of care to improve functional activities. They must document patient progress and collaborate with physicians and other therapy providers to coordinate treatment.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed as a Registered Occupational Therapist in the state of Nebraska. Regular and consistent attendance is required to ensure seamless patient care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningPatient EducationClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient AssessmentCase Management

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, 42% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Nebraska?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 5% in occupational therapyranked against 9,325 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $91k (middle half $84k–$101k)190 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 · 42% no call · 64% 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 OT -OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST -PEDIATRICS -FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE at GO PHYSICAL THERAPY a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% 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
4
<$95k
17
$95k-115k
4
$115k-135k
4
$135k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs · 30 employers
401k / retirement match
86%
CME allowance
60% this job
Sign-on bonus
37%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$140k
#3

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#4

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$50-$65/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.0
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.

Living in Grand Island

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$270k
Typical market rent
$1,322/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
86.7
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 · Grand Island, NE metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.