Full-time Occupational Therapist – Hillcrest Firethorn
Location: Lincoln, NEService Line: Hillcrest Rehab Services – Hillcrest Firethorn
Hillcrest Health & Living is looking for a compassionate, motivated, and patient-focused Occupational Therapist to join our Hillcrest Rehab Services team at Hillcrest Firethorn in Lincoln, NE.
Hillcrest Firethorn provides a welcoming senior living and post-acute environment where patients and residents are supported in regaining independence, confidence, and function. Our rehabilitation team works closely with nursing, physicians, families, and other disciplines to develop individualized plans focused on meaningful outcomes and successful transitions.
At Hillcrest, our mission is simple: Inspiring people to live their best lives. As an Occupational Therapist, you will use your assessment and clinical skills to develop individualized treatment plans that support activities of daily living, functional skills, sensorimotor abilities, and overall independence. You will also collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary team to help each patient progress toward meaningful goals.
What You’ll Do
As an Occupational Therapist, you will evaluate patients, develop individualized plans of care, provide skilled treatment, and help patients improve the skills needed for greater independence in daily life.
You will:
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 that impact everyday life.
Progress treatment plans appropriately as patients work toward established goals.
Educate patients and family members regarding treatment plans, adaptive strategies, safety, and recommendations.
Adapt education based on individual learning needs, cognitive abilities, and cultural considerations.
Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Accurately document 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.
Make recommendations regarding equipment, services, and resources needed for a successful transition.
Provide appropriate 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 while 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.
The role combines patient evaluation, hands-on treatment, activities-of-daily-living support, interdisciplinary collaboration, documentation, transition planning, and supervision of appropriate therapy support personnel.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who combines strong clinical skills with a genuine desire to help patients regain independence and confidence in everyday life.
The right candidate will be patient-focused, organized, and comfortable working collaboratively in a rehabilitation environment. You should enjoy helping…