Occupational Therapist

CHI Health Immanuel • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

At CHI Health Immanuel in North Omaha, the Occupational Therapist helps patients regain independence and quality of life so they can safely perform daily activities. The role assesses diverse patients, including those with orthopedic, neurological, sensory, and cancer-recovery needs; develops treatment plans; and conducts evaluations and reevaluations. The therapist collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, documents care thoroughly, and provides positive, motivating treatment to a high volume of patients. Success requires flexibility, adaptability, strong organization, and a personable, motivating team approach.

The Occupational Therapist provides assessments, care planning, treatment, and patient education in accordance with professional practice guidelines. The therapist contributes to coordinated care plans and measurable goals; fulfills documentation and billing requirements under applicable laws; applies quality metrics and participates in team discussions about program evaluation and quality improvement; supervises occupational therapy assistants and technicians within applicable guidelines; and maintains current evidence-based practice knowledge, serving as a professional resource to team members.

Requirements

• Nebraska Occupational Therapist License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy assessments, care planning, treatment, and patient education in accordance with state and professional practice guidelines.
• Collaborate with the care team to develop coordinated care plans tied to established goals.
• Complete documentation and billing requirements in accordance with local, state, and federal law.
• Understand and apply measurable quality metrics associated with the area of practice.
• Attend periodic team meetings to discuss and improve program evaluation and quality measures.
• Supervise occupational therapy assistants and technicians according to applicable guidelines.
• Stay current with evidence-based practice guidelines and new research.
• Serve as a professional resource to other team members in occupational therapy practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed