Full Time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant- Wahoo, NE

Occupational TherapistFull-time

Compensation

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

South Haven in Wahoo, 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 2025 "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

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant will interact daily with residents, patients, and family members to provide high-quality care. They are responsible for leading a team of caregivers and ensuring the facility's standards of excellence are met.

Requirements

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

Key Skills

Occupational therapyPatient careTeam leadershipCommunicationCompassion

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- Wahoo, 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.

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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 Wahoo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$274k
Median resident rent
$907/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

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

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 time
Sick time
401k match
Full benefits
Loan reimbursement program
Earned wage access