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Occupational Therapist
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What they do
An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
$84,520 / year median in Nebraska
-8% projected decline
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy services. Performs and maintains documentation. Attends continuing education courses to increase knowledge and to meet state requirements. Coordinates and oversees workload and patient care. Understands and enforces related regulations and laws which govern the performance of the services being provided. Candidates should possess proven independent problem-solving skills and self-directed work experience.REQUIREMENTS
- Current applicable Occupational Therapy licensure for the state of Nebraska
- Previous experience preferred.
- Demonstrated safe and appropriate care within the standards of practice
- Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with computers required.