Occupational Therapist Jobs in Nebraska

Occupational Therapist jobs in Nebraska are concentrated in Omaha, Lincoln, and Grand Island, where healthcare systems, school districts, and long-term care networks maintain steady hiring demand across experience levels from new graduates to seasoned clinicians. Large employers with a lasting Nebraska presence include Nebraska Medicine, Bryan Health, and CHI Health, all of which maintain consistent occupational therapist staffing needs across inpatient, pediatric, and rehabilitation settings. Pediatric therapy, hand therapy, and geriatric rehabilitation are the most in-demand specialties statewide. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles25
Top employerEvolve Therapy Services
Top cityLincoln, NE
Cities hiring17
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialCPR Certification

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Angels Care Home Health
Occupational Therapist
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Occupational Therapist
Angels Care Home Health
Kearney, Nebraska
Healthcare Administration
Occupational Therapy
Patient Services & Wellbeing
CPR Certification
1,001-5,000

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CenterWell
Occupational Therapist Home Health
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Occupational Therapist Home Health
CenterWell
Lincoln, Nebraska
IT Support & Systems Administration
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Technical Product & Program Management
$103k - $141k/yr
CPR Certification
1,001-5,000

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CenterWell
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Occupational Therapist Home Health
CenterWell
Omaha, Nebraska
IT Support & Systems Administration
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Technical Product & Program Management
$103k - $141k/yr
CPR Certification
1,001-5,000

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Voyage Health
Scottsbluff, Nebraska
Healthcare Administration
Occupational Therapy
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$2,285 - $2,405/yr

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US Department of Veterans Affairs
Occupational Therapist - Recruitment/Relocation Incentive Authorized
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Occupational Therapist - Recruitment/Relocation Incentive Authorized
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Grand Island, Nebraska
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$62k - $116k/yr
On-Site
Doctoral degree
10,000+

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Occupational Therapist Jobs by City in Nebraska

Where Nebraska roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Lincoln
4 jobs
Omaha
3 jobs
Atkinson
2 jobs
Scottsbluff
2 jobs
Grand Island
2 jobs
York
1 job
Wayne
1 job
Beemer
1 job
Ashland
1 job

Occupational Therapist Job Market in Nebraska

A snapshot from current Nebraska openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Evolve Therapy Services
Evolve Therapy Services4 open roles
Key Rehabilitation
Key Rehabilitation3 open roles
CenterWell
CenterWell2 open roles

What Nebraska Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in occupational therapist jobs across Nebraska.

  • Active Nebraska occupational therapist license issued by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
  • Master's or doctoral degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program
  • Passing score on the NBCOT certification exam for registered occupational therapists
  • Experience working in pediatric, rehabilitation, or geriatric care settings
  • Ability to document treatment plans and progress notes in electronic health record systems
  • Strong communication skills for coordinating care with physicians, families, and school teams

Occupational Therapist Jobs in Nebraska: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a occupational therapist in Nebraska?

To become an occupational therapist in Nebraska, you must complete an accredited master's or doctoral degree in occupational therapy, pass the NBCOT certification exam, and obtain a license through the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Credentialing Division. Nebraska requires applicants to submit proof of education, examination results, and a completed application before practicing. Most Nebraska employers expect new graduates to apply for licensure before or immediately after their first day.

How much do occupational therapists make in Nebraska?

Occupational therapists in Nebraska earn a median of about $93,740 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $70,370 for the lowest 10% to over $107,780 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire occupational therapists in Nebraska?

Nebraska occupational therapist roles are posted by Evolve Therapy Services, Key Rehabilitation, and CenterWell and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Nebraska's largest hiring volume comes from hospital systems, school districts, and long-term care facilities concentrated in the Omaha and Lincoln metro areas.

Which Nebraska cities have the most occupational therapist jobs?

Lincoln, Omaha, and Atkinson have the most occupational therapist openings in Nebraska. Omaha drives the largest share of demand because it is home to Nebraska's biggest health systems and children's specialty hospitals, while Lincoln's mix of university health services, public schools, and regional medical centers supports consistent hiring, and smaller markets like Grand Island see demand from rural health networks and rehabilitation facilities serving the central part of the state.

Are there remote occupational therapist jobs in Nebraska?

Yes, but they're rare. Occupational therapy is a hands-on clinical field, so most roles require in-person patient contact. About 0% of occupational therapist openings tied to Nebraska are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and the positions that do qualify tend to involve telehealth consultations, care coordination, or administrative clinical roles rather than direct treatment.

How can I get hired as a occupational therapist in Nebraska with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for new-graduate positions at Nebraska's major health systems, which regularly onboard candidates who have completed their Level II fieldwork in Nebraska settings. Nebraska Medicine and Bryan Health both offer structured new-grad onboarding for occupational therapists, and school districts across Lincoln Public Schools and Omaha Public Schools hire entry-level therapists each fall. A completed NBCOT credential and any Nebraska fieldwork experience in pediatric or rehabilitation settings gives candidates a meaningful edge over out-of-state applicants.

Where can I find and apply to occupational therapist jobs in Nebraska?

You can find and apply to occupational therapist jobs in Nebraska on Migrate Mate, which lists current Nebraska openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find roles that fit your specialty and experience level, and apply directly to the ones that match. No signup is required to search or apply.

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