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GO Physical Therapy
Kearney, Nebraska

OT -Occupational Therapist -Outpatient & Acute Care -Kearney, NE

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

GO Physical Therapy has a full-time opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join our team in Kearney, NE, with this role supporting both our outpatient Kearney Physical Therapy location and our acute inpatient hospital setting.

Benefits include a company-matched 401(k), Blue Cross Blue Shield medical plan, company contributions to a Health Savings Account, and unlimited continuing education through Summit, among many more offerings. Apply today for immediate consideration.

GO Physical Therapy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • 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 will provide hands-on assessment, treatment, and direction for patients in both outpatient and acute inpatient settings. Responsibilities include developing patient plans of care, documenting progress, and collaborating with physicians to coordinate treatment.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed as a Registered Occupational Therapist in the state of Nebraska. The role requires the physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and maintain regular attendance.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningPatient EducationClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient Care ManagementFunctional Activity Improvement

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, 40% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Nebraska?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in occupational therapyranked against 9,325 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $91k (middle half $83k–$103k)223 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 · 40% no call · 62% 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 -Outpatient & Acute Care -Kearney, NE at GO PHYSICAL THERAPY 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 — ranked against 9,325 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

29 jobs
11
<$105k
11
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k
4
$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs · 29 employers
401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
57% this job
Sign-on bonus
34%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Infinity Rehab · Berkeley, California

$57-$70/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

Healthcare Recruitment Counselors · Matawan, New Jersey

$140k
#3

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
#4

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$50-$65/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
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.

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About GO Physical Therapy

Medical Practices
Seattle, Washington
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Company-matched 401(k)
Blue Cross Blue Shield medical plan
Company contributions to Health Savings Account
Unlimited continuing education through Summit

Living in Kearney

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$292k
Typical market rent
$1,643/mo
Residents’ average commute
14 min
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.

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