Occupational Therapist (OT) Full-Time

Hemingford Community Care Center, Hemingford, NE Full-Time Flexible Schedule Therapist-Owned Company

Independence Rehab is hiring a Full-Time Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team at located at Hemingford Community Care Center in Hemingford, NE.

Whether you're a new grad looking for strong mentorship or an experienced OT looking for autonomy and a sustainable caseload, this is a great place to grow and stay long-term.

If you're looking for a SNF role with stability, strong support, and protection from unrealistic facility pressure, this is a great fit. Independence Rehab is a small, therapist-owned company that manages therapy operations independently - meaning we advocate for our clinicians and value strong clinical judgment.

Extremely low management turnover (stable leadership)
Strong corporate involvement + personalized support
Therapist-owned = real clinical understanding
Your clinical judgment is respected (autonomy matters here)
Flexible productivity expectations (realistic and sustainable)
Flexible working hours - family-oriented and balance-focused
Protection from facility pressure - we advocate for our therapists
Highly rated therapy company with strong outcomes and reputation
We run our own operations separate from the nursing side of the building

We don't believe in the "sink or swim" approach.

New therapists receive:

• Strong integration and onboarding

• 1:1 training for documentation and evaluations

• Customized clinical training based on your experience

• Ongoing mentorship and competency support when needed

As the OT, you'll treat a geriatric population across SNF and Transitional Care, including:

• Functional ADL retraining and adaptive strategies

• Transfer training (all levels)

• Fall prevention and safety training

• Treatment of clinically complex patients

• Discharge planning and care coordination

• Supervision of a COTA (as needed)

• Collaboration with nursing, PT, ST, and facility staff

• Medical / Dental / Vision

• 401(k) with employer match

• Up to 3.5 weeks PTO per year

• Continuing education reimbursement up to $750/year

• Flexible scheduling and a team that works with you

• Current Nebraska OT license in good standing

• Degree from an accredited OT program

• Organized, self-starter who enjoys the geriatric population

• Ability to supervise a COTA

• SNF experience preferred - but not required. New grads are welcome, and we provide structured training and mentorship.

• If you're caring, motivated, and licensed, we'll support your growth

Apply today - we're actively interviewing.