Geriatric Occupational Therapist — Skilled Nursing Rehab

Blue Stone Therapy; Wapello (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

HSA/FSA options

Job summary

Blue Stone Therapy in Wapello, IA is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide rehabilitation services to adult and geriatric patients at Wapello Specialty Care. The OT will assess, develop care plans, and implement treatment programs to improve ADLs and functional independence.

Responsibilities include evaluations, treatment, ADLs, mobility, cognition, discharge planning, supervising assistants, documenting, and collaborating with the inter-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current Occupational Therapist license (or eligibility for licensure) in applicable state.
• Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute rehabilitation preferred.
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized plans of care.
• Provide skilled occupational therapy treatment focused on functional and measurable outcomes.
• Address ADLs, functional mobility, cognition, strength, positioning, and discharge planning.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants in accordance with regulatory and company standards.
• Maintain appropriate patient schedules per established guidelines.
• Complete timely, accurate documentation to support quality care and reimbursement requirements.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and facility staff to support positive patient outcomes.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

OT License (current or eligible)

Graduate of accredited OT program

Job description

Blue Stone Therapy in Wapello, IA is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide rehabilitation services to adult and geriatric patients at Wapello Specialty Care. The OT will assess, develop care plans, and implement treatment programs to improve ADLs and functional independence.

Responsibilities include evaluations, treatment, ADLs, mobility, cognition, discharge planning, supervising assistants, documenting, and collaborating with the inter-disciplinary team.