Occupational Therapist
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Occupational therapists employed in Nebraska earn a median of $45.07 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Occupational therapists in Nebraska: pay by town and employer
Licensed in another state?
Nebraska is not issuing OT Compact privileges yet, so an occupational therapist or OT assistant licensed in another state needs a Nebraska license for this job. (Occupational Therapy Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a Nebraska license, apply to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit) for a license by endorsement ($120, by its own page): what Nebraska asks. Every state's OT Compact status.
What Nebraska requires of an occupational therapist
Occupational Therapist license, from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit).
- An applicant, including one licensed in another jurisdiction, submits the Department's application with an official transcript sent directly from the school, documentation of passing the licensure examination sent directly to the Department from NBCOT, and documentation of supervised fieldwork (172 NAC 114-003.01).
- Staying active: Licenses expire August 1 of each even-numbered year; an occupational therapist must complete at least 20 hours of continuing education in the preceding 24 months (172 NAC 114-007 and 114-008).
Occupational therapist jobs and requirements in Nebraska · Every state's rule
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- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 52.9% · Stating an hourly rate 32.3%
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About the job
Adept Nursing & Rehab of Waverly is now hiring Occupational Therapists (OT)!
Why join us?
- Competitive pay rates based on expereince
- PRN shifts
- Opportunities for Career Growth
- Weekly Employee Appreciation Events
- Supportive Staffing Ratios
- FUN and Friendly Work Environment - GREAT leadership team!
Job Purpose:
To plan, organize, develop, and direct Occupational Therapy Services in facility in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to ensure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.
Education & Qualifications
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- MUST have an Active Occupational Therapy license in practicing state(s)
- Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification
Job Functions
- Conduct regular screening of residents to figure out the best intervention or treatment for each individual patient
- Evaluate residents to inform and develop treatment plans; establish short- and long-term goals and methods to achieve goals
- Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plans, and recommendations to residents, families/caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members
- Establish individual resident therapy schedules in cooperation with other team members
- Conduct therapy according to established treatment plan and ensure proper documentation and billing of occupational therapy services
- Perform all other duties as assigned and as required to effectively treat patients
- Oversee COTA as needed and ensure all documentation and treatments are carried out with clinical excellence and proper reimbursement practices are being followed
Join us as an Occupational Therapist (OT) today!
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From Adept Nursing & Rehab of Waverly's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Adept Nursing & Rehab of Waverly
Adept Nursing & Rehab of Waverly is a 54 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Adept Nursing & Rehab of Waverly)-bed nursing home in Waverly, NE, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for therapists, nurses and nursing assistants. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Adept Nursing & Rehab of Waverly
Based in Waverly, NEHires in NebraskaPay on its listings: 37.5% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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