Flexible Part Time or PRN Occupational Therapist

Hillcrest Health • Lincoln, NE

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Hillcrest Health & Living is seeking a patient-focused Occupational Therapist for Hillcrest Rehab Services at Hillcrest Firethorn in Lincoln, Nebraska. Hillcrest Firethorn provides senior living and post-acute care, where the rehabilitation team works with nursing, physicians, families, and other disciplines to support patients and residents in regaining independence, confidence, and function. The organization’s mission is to inspire people to live their best lives.

The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients, develops individualized plans of care, and provides skilled, evidence-based interventions to improve activities of daily living, functional skills, sensorimotor abilities, and independence. The role includes educating patients and families, documenting and charging for services, communicating patient progress and changes, coordinating transitions and handoffs, and recommending equipment, services, and resources. The therapist also collaborates with and delegates to therapy assistants, technicians, and support personnel within regulatory requirements; identifies patients who may benefit from additional services; manages an efficient schedule; and supports safety, infection control, and professional activities.

This is a flexible part-time or casual opportunity. New graduates are encouraged to apply, as are experienced therapists from skilled nursing, post-acute, long-term care, hospital, or home health settings. The role requires an accredited Occupational Therapy program graduate, an active Nebraska Occupational Therapist license, and current Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Active Occupational Therapist license in Nebraska.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association.
• Strong occupational therapy evaluation and clinical reasoning skills.
• Patient-centered approach to treatment and goal setting.
• Knowledge of evidence-based occupational therapy interventions.
• Ability to develop and progress individualized plans of care.
• Experience addressing activities of daily living and functional independence.
• Strong patient and family education skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Strong documentation and time-management skills.
• Ability to organize an efficient patient schedule.
• Attention to patient safety, infection control, and risk management.
• Ability to work independently while remaining part of a collaborative therapy team.
• Flexibility and sound clinical judgment in a fast-paced rehabilitation environment.
• Commitment to helping patients maximize independence, function, and quality of life.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Ability to independently lift up to 35 pounds and perform repetitive sitting, bending, standing, walking, reaching, lifting, and movement as required.
• Ability to safely provide hands-on occupational therapy interventions and patient assistance.
• Ability to remain flexible and calm when working with patients and families during stressful or emotional situations.
• Ability to use clinical technology and available resources efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to follow established infection-control and patient-safety standards.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with aging adults and patients with complex rehabilitation needs.
• Previous experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, post-acute rehabilitation, hospital, home care, or a similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations using appropriate tests and measures.
• Develop timely, individualized plans of care based on evaluation findings and patient goals.
• Provide evidence-based occupational therapy interventions to improve functional abilities and independence.
• Address activities of daily living, functional skills, sensorimotor needs, and other areas affecting everyday life.
• Progress treatment plans appropriately as patients work toward established goals.
• Educate patients and family members about treatment plans, adaptive strategies, safety, and recommendations, adapting education to individual learning needs, cognitive abilities, and cultural considerations.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation and charge for therapy services according to established guidelines.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, therapy professionals, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Communicate changes in patient status, progress, barriers, and recommendations.
• Coordinate patient transitions within or outside Hillcrest service lines; recommend equipment, services, and resources for successful transitions and provide handoff communication when patients move to another level of care.
• Supervise, collaborate with, and appropriately delegate care to therapy assistants, technicians, and support personnel within regulatory requirements.
• Identify individuals who may benefit from additional medical or therapy services and complete appropriate screenings.
• Develop an efficient patient schedule considering individual preferences, clinical needs, and the treatment environment.
• Identify patient and facility safety risks and take appropriate action.
• Follow infection-control, patient-handling, documentation, and workplace-safety standards.
• Participate in professional activities, education, advocacy, presentations, and other opportunities that support the occupational therapy profession.
• Assist with additional therapy responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Flexible part-time and casual scheduling.
• Supportive rehabilitation leadership and a collaborative interdisciplinary team.
• Benefits and insurance options for eligible team members.
• Professional development support, including continuing education, certifications, and career-growth opportunities.
• Dayforce Wallet, allowing team members to choose when they get paid.
• Gym membership reimbursement and partner discounts.
• Opportunities to grow within Hillcrest Rehab Services and across a mission-driven senior care organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level