Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$39.14-$47.95/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
A community healthcare organization near Norfolk, Nebraska is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join its rehabilitation team! $5,000 sign-on bonus and $5000 relocation assistance provided!
Pay: $39.14 - $47.95/hour
Occupational Therapist Opportunity
- Full-time, permanent, direct-hire position
- Outpatient and inpatient caseload
- Flexible weekday schedule
- Support for specialty certifications and continuing education
- Program development opportunities available
Occupational Therapist Qualifications
Active Nebraska Occupational Therapist license required
The Surrounding Nebraska Community
- Affordable housing and family-friendly neighborhoods
- Excellent schools and healthcare resources
- Vibrant local community and recreation opportunities
- Strong professional growth environment
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will join a rehabilitation team to provide care for both outpatient and inpatient caseloads. They will also participate in program development opportunities within the community healthcare organization.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Nebraska Occupational Therapist license. The role is suitable for professionals looking for a full-time, permanent position in a clinical setting.
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Nebraska is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$91k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $101k in an average-cost state. 59.4% of Nebraska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 41 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 7% are remote, 44% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $81k–$100k | Occupational Therapy median $102k (middle half $90k–$118k)357 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$101k in purchasing power | Nebraska index 90.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Nebraska | 43 active | 9,106 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 7% remote · 44% no call · 56% no weekends41 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $5k sign-on | US Occupational Therapist listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +3.3% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Ironside Human Resources | silver tier, 71/100 | Top Employers work-life index182 active listings |
Top Occupational Therapist Jobs
26 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
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Benefits & Perks
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Occupational Therapist (OT) Acute Care
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$87k-$112kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,225 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- Includes weekends
Benefits & Perks
Living in Norfolk
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $264k
- Typical market rent
- $1,247/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 13 min
- State income tax
- Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.