Compare 9 occupational therapists in Nebraska City, NE. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
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Occupational Therapists
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Accepting patients
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Most common: OTR/L
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Nebraska City has 9 occupational therapists. The most common credential is OTR/L (44%). 100% are currently accepting new patients.
Nearby hospitals include Nebraska Medical Center, Children's Hospital & Medical Center - Omaha, and Bryan Medical Center. Local training programs run through University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine and Creighton University School of Medicine.
The most commonly accepted carriers among Nebraska City occupational therapists include medicare, centene, qhp-93078, and qhp-73751. 22% accept Medicare.
An initial evaluation lasts 60 to 90 minutes. The OT will assess your ability to perform daily activities, test strength and range of motion (especially upper body and hands), and evaluate sensory processing, cognition, and home or work environment as relevant. For children, evaluation often includes play-based assessment and parent interview. Treatment sessions are 30 to 60 minutes, typically one to three times per week. OTs use purposeful activities, exercises, adaptive equipment, and environmental modifications to help you reach your goals.
For children: see an OT if your child struggles with handwriting, avoids textures or certain foods (sensory processing), has difficulty with self-care tasks (dressing, feeding) compared to peers, or has fine motor delays identified by a pediatrician or teacher. For adults: see an OT after a stroke, hand or arm injury, joint replacement, traumatic brain injury, or when a chronic condition (arthritis, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's) makes daily tasks difficult. OTs also help with workplace ergonomics and injury prevention.
Evaluation: $150-400 · Therapy session copay: $20-60 with insurance · Self-pay session: $100-200 · Hand therapy session: $100-250 · School-based OT: free through IEP
Occupational therapists specialize in hand therapy after injuries, surgeries, and conditions like carpal tunnel. They use splinting, exercises, and activity modification to restore function.
After a stroke, occupational therapists help you relearn everyday activities like dressing, bathing, and cooking. They adapt tasks and environments to maximize your independence.
Occupational therapists help children who struggle with fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care tasks, and handwriting. Therapy is play-based and tailored to each child development level.
Occupational therapists teach joint protection techniques, recommend adaptive equipment, and design exercise programs that keep you active while protecting inflamed joints.
Repetitive strain injuries from desk work, manual labor, or any repetitive task respond well to ergonomic modifications and therapeutic exercises. Occupational therapists assess your work setup and design practical solutions.
Nebraska City, NE has 9 licensed occupational therapists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of occupational therapists in Nebraska City, NE are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
The most commonly accepted carriers among occupational therapists in Nebraska City, NE include medicare, centene, qhp-93078, qhp-73751, and qhp-57845. Coverage and in-network status vary by provider, so it is worth confirming directly with the office before scheduling. FindClarity shows accepted insurance for each provider.
An evaluation costs $150 to $400. A session copay is $20 to $60 with insurance. A self-pay session costs $100 to $200. A hand therapy session costs $100 to $250. School-based OT is free through an IEP. Actual costs in Nebraska City, NE depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Ask your plan about visit limits (commonly 20-60 per year) and whether OT and PT visits share a combined limit or have separate limits. Adaptive equipment recommended by an OT may be covered under your DME benefit.
Look for a board-certified provider who accepts your insurance and practices near you. Nebraska City, NE has 9 occupational therapists. Reading patient reviews and checking hospital affiliations can help narrow your choice. FindClarity lets you compare providers by credentials, insurance, and location.
OTR/L stands for Occupational Therapist Registered/Licensed and OTR stands for Occupational Therapist Registered. Both are equivalent qualifications. In Nebraska City, NE, 44% hold the OTR/L credential and 22% hold OTR. The difference is in training pathway, not quality of care.
22% of occupational therapists in Nebraska City, NE accept Medicare. Medicare covers outpatient occupational therapy without a hard visit cap. A physician order is required. Standard Part B cost-sharing applies. OT in skilled nursing facilities is covered under Part A. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Top accepted carriers in Nebraska City, NE include medicare, centene, qhp-93078, qhp-73751, and qhp-57845.
Most insurance plans cover occupational therapy with a prescription. Visit limits of 20 to 60 sessions per year are common. Medicare covers outpatient OT without a hard visit cap. Medicaid covers OT for children under EPSDT. For hand therapy (a specialized OT certification), verify your plan covers the certified hand therapist (CHT) designation. Adaptive equipment recommended by an OT (shower chairs, dressing aids) may be covered under durable medical equipment benefits.