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Vetter Senior Living
Lincoln, Nebraska

Part Time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Occupational TherapistPart-Time
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About the Role

Part-time COTA in skilled nursing. Flexible scheduling, student loan reimbursement, 401(k) match. Lincoln, NE.

Join Vetter Senior Living as a Part-Time COTA – Student Loan Reimbursement, Flexible Schedule in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. Are you looking for a rewarding career where your skills can help others live more independently and confidently? Southlake Village in Lincoln, Nebraska, is seeking a caring and motivated Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our therapy team on a part-time basis.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • 401(k) with 3% company match
  • Comprehensive benefits package (24+ hrs/week)
  • Earned Wage Access
  • Ongoing educational and professional development

Work Schedule

  • Part-Time position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Vetter Senior Living in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States.

Key Responsibilities

You will work alongside therapy professionals to implement personalized treatment plans for residents and patients. Your role focuses on improving quality of life, promoting independence, and helping individuals achieve their personal goals.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Nebraska Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) license. You should also possess strong communication skills and a commitment to providing compassionate, person-centered care.

Key Skills

Occupational therapyPatient careTreatment planningCommunicationInterpersonal skillsProfessionalismIntegrityDependabilityPerson-centered 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 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 4.8/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapy Assistant roles.

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About Vetter Senior Living

Hospitals and Health Care
Elkhorn, NE
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible part-time scheduling
Paid vacation and sick leave
401(k) with 3% company match
Comprehensive benefits package (24+ hrs/week)
Student loan reimbursement program
Earned Wage Access
Ongoing educational and professional development