Geriatric Occupational Therapist - Skilled Nursing & Travel

Blue Stone Therapy; Madison (SD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and HS

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Blue Stone Therapy in Madison, SD is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide rehabilitation services to adult and geriatric patients at Bethel Lutheran Home in Madison, SD. You will evaluate, plan, and implement treatment programs to improve ADLs and functional independence.

You will supervise OT assistants, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and travel between partner communities as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current Occupational Therapist license (or eligibility) 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

Education

Graduate of an accredited OT program

Job description

Blue Stone Therapy in Madison, SD is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide rehabilitation services to adult and geriatric patients at Bethel Lutheran Home in Madison, SD. You will evaluate, plan, and implement treatment programs to improve ADLs and functional independence.

You will supervise OT assistants, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and travel between partner communities as needed.