Occupational Therapist (Posting for UNMC Employees Only)

Omaha, NE 68104In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
  • Eligibility for Nebraska state licensure as an occupational therapist
  • Eligibility for NBCOT certification
  • CPR certification required
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Strong clinical observation and written communication skills
  • Able to manage time efficiently and adapt to changing priorities

Responsibilities

  • Provide therapeutic services in home and school settings
  • Conduct diagnostic support assessments
  • Collaborate with other therapists and interdisciplinary teams
  • Participate in clinical training for students
  • Ensure therapy practices are culturally sensitive and family-centered

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule with on-site and remote flexibility
  • Opportunity to work within a large, supportive team
  • Focus on professional development and lifelong learning
  • Engagement in collaborative practices with peers
  • Contributions to pediatric occupational therapy in a community setting
Full Job Description
Requisition Details

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

Location
Omaha, NE

Requisition Number:
Staff_14851

Department
MMI Occupational Therapy 50000696

Business Unit
Munroe-Meyer Institute

Reg-Temp
Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM; Hours May Vary

Remote/Telecommuting
Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site)

Position Summary

POSTING FOR UNMC EMPLOYEES ONLY

Provide educationally related therapy services for a local school district, providing diagnostic and therapy support in both home and school settings. Family centered, culturally sensitive, and occupation based practice is expected and supported by a large staff of therapists. Interdisciplinary collaboration and participation in clinical student training is also expected.

Position Details

Additional Information

Posting Category
Healthcare

Working Title
Occupational Therapist (Posting for UNMC Employees Only)

Job Title
Occupational Therapist

Salary Grade
HC25S

Appointment Type
B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY

Salary Range
$73,400 - $110,100/annual

Job Requisition Begin Date
07/09/2026

Application Review Date
07/16/2026

Review Date Information:

Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education:
Bachelor's degree

If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program for Occupational Therapist.

Required Experience
No Experience

If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:

Required License
Yes

If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?

Eligible to be licensed by the State of Nebraska

Eligible for current National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) as a registered occupational therapist.

Eligible for current CPR Certification

Required Computer Applications:
Microsoft Word

Required Other Computer Applications:

Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Team player. Good clinical observation skills and articulate expression of those observations in written work and personal interactions. Creative problem solver. Able to adapt environments, tasks, and support proposed changes with a clear explanation of need. Efficient time management and organizational skills. Able to meet productivity expectations. Flexible and able to change priorities with shifting work demands. Strong desire to improve professional expertise. Attitude of life-long learner.

Preferred Education:

If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:

Applicants must have an entry level OTR degree. We make no distinction between entry level clinical doctorates (OTD), masters level (MOT or MS OTR) or BS OTR, for those graduating before the graduate level degrees were the norm.

Preferred Experience:

One year pediatric/community based school system experience.

Strongly prefer applicants who completed a 12 week pre-service fieldwork in a pediatric setting.

Preferred License:
No

If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:

Preferred Computer Applications:
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook

Preferred Other Computer Applications:

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Leadership to the professional occupational therapy community at the state and national level.

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