Occupational Therapist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

FSA/HSA options

401(k) with employer contribution

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off and holidays

Job summary

Blue Stone Therapy is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide rehabilitation services to adult and geriatric patients at United Living Community in Brookings, SD. The OT will evaluate, treat, and develop care plans to improve ADLs, cognition, and functional independence.

Responsibilities include supervising assistants, coordinating with an interdisciplinary team, and ensuring timely documentation. Travel between partner communities such as Peaceful Pines ALF and Bethel Lutheran Home in

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

Organization

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Accredited OT program

OT license or eligibility

Job 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

Requirements

• 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

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