Occupational Therapist

Bluestonetherapy; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA) options

401(k) with employer contribution

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Bluestonetherapy is looking for an Occupational Therapist (OT) in Brookings, SD to provide therapy services in skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation settings. You will evaluate and treat adult and geriatric patients, developing individualized care plans to improve daily living activities and overall functional independence.

The position supports multiple communities, requiring collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for positive patient outcomes. Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute rehabilitation preferred.
• 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

Strong clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program

Current Occupational Therapist license in applicable state

Job description

Description

Blue Stone Therapy is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work

Since 2009, Blue Stone Therapy has partnered with skilled nursing and senior living communities across the Midwest to deliver individualized, high-quality physical, occupational, and speech therapy services. We are committed to strong clinical standards, consistent operations, and long-term partnerships that support meaningful patient outcomes.

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Brookings, SD

Blue Stone Therapy is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide rehabilitation services to adult and geriatric patients at United Living Community in Brookings, SD.

This role focuses on evaluating and treating adult and geriatric patients in a skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation setting. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for assessments, care plan development, and implementation of treatment programs designed to improve activities of daily living (ADLs), cognitive function, upper extremity strength, range of motion, positioning, and overall functional independence.

This position will serve multiple partner communities, including Peaceful Pines ALF and Bethel Lutheran Home in Madison, SD, with travel between locations as needed.

What You’ll Do

• 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

What You Bring

• 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

Why Blue Stone Therapy?

We believe exceptional care begins with exceptional clinicians. Our teams are supported by consistent leadership, collaborative partnerships, and a shared purpose of enhancing lives through quality rehabilitation services. We invest in clinical growth, strong facility relationships, and an environment where therapists can focus on delivering meaningful outcomes.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• And more

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and the terms of applicable plans or programs.

Blue Stone Therapy is an Equal Opportunity Employer