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Vetter Senior Living
Emerson, Nebraska

PRN Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational TherapistNo callNo nightsPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Heritage of Emerson, located in Emerson, Nebraska, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our exceptional team. At Heritage of Emerson, we are committed to enriching lives through dignity, quality care, and meaningful connections. If you are passionate about helping others achieve their highest level of independence and well-being, we'd love to meet you.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will work closely with residents, patients, families, and fellow team members to deliver individualized therapy services that promote mobility, function, and quality of life. This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact while working in a supportive, resident-centered environment.

What You'll Bring

  • Current Occupational Therapist license in the state of Nebraska
  • Strong clinical and interpersonal skills
  • A compassionate, patient-focused approach to care
  • High personal integrity and professionalism
  • A positive attitude and commitment to teamwork
  • Experience or specialization in dementia care is preferred

Why Join Heritage of Emerson?

When you become part of our team, you'll join a culture that values personal growth, collaboration, and excellence in care. We believe in supporting our team members so they can thrive both professionally and personally.

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive compensation package
  • 401(k) with employer match starting at 3%
  • Supportive and engaging team culture
  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement
  • A fun, rewarding work environment focused on making a difference every day

Brookestone Rehabilitation and Heritage communities are proud members of the Vetter Senior Living family, recognized as one of the 2026 Great Places to Work.

If you're looking for a career where your skills, compassion, and dedication truly make an impact, we invite you to apply today.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will deliver individualized therapy services to residents and patients to promote mobility, function, and quality of life. They will collaborate closely with families and the interdisciplinary team to ensure a resident-centered approach to care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Occupational Therapist license in the state of Nebraska. Strong clinical skills, a compassionate approach, and a commitment to teamwork are required for this role.

Key Skills

Occupational therapyPatient 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).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 48% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PRN Occupational Therapist (OT) at Vetter Senior Living a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,471 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution35 jobs · 31 employers

14
<$110k
8
$110k-130k
6
$130k-150k
6
$150k-170k
1
$172k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs

401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
60%
Sign-on bonus
43%
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Virtual Occupational TherapistContract

Lets Therapy · Media, Pennsylvania

$82.50 per hour
#2

Head Occupational Therapist (Inpatient Rehabilitation & Acute Care) | NYP-CUIMC | Full-Time | Mon - Fri | Day Shift

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital · New York, New York

$70.76-$81.01/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

$130k-$160k
#4

Occupational Therapist

$68-$75/hr
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.9
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,471 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No nights

Living in Emerson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$258k
Median resident rent
$703/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
86.5
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Sioux City, IA-NE-SD 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

401(k) with employer match starting at 3%
Professional development opportunities