Occupational Therapist

Flagship Therapy; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k w/ Match

Paid Time Off

Career Advancement Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Greater Southside Health & Rehabilitation in Des Moines, IA is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our in-house rehab team. This full-time role focuses on evaluation, planning and delivering rehabilitative care for geriatric clients, with emphasis on functional independence and wound care as needed.

We offer a collaborative, patient-centered environment with opportunities for growth and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• OT license is required.
• New graduates are welcome to apply.
• Open to all experience levels.

Responsibilities

• Screen and evaluate patients with physical functioning disorders.
• Deliver skilled rehabilitation interventions per plan.
• Assist with wound care as appropriate.
• Provide discharge summaries and care coordination.
• Consult with patients, families, and other caregivers.

Skills

OT License

Job description

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - FULL TIME
GREATER SOUTHSIDE HEALTH & REHABILITATION - DES MOINES, IA
Join our team and start making a difference!

Greater Southside Health & Rehabilitation in Des Moines, IA, is a post-acute care facility with long-term care, short-term care, and geriatric services provided. We can offer a stable and fun in-house therapy team to work with as well as excellent programs serving our geriatric clientele in their journey to recovery. We are currently seeking a dedicated Full Time Occupational Therapist for our in-house rehab program!

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct effective screening and evaluation of patients with physical functioning disorders and/or wound care, developing appropriate care plans adhering to regulatory and clinical standards.
• Deliver rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment interventions to patients with physical functioning disorders and/or wound care, in accordance with regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
• The role involves regular standing and walking throughout the facility and occasional lifting, transferring, and repositioning of patients and equipment. Physical demands vary throughout the day based on patient care needs.
• Administer various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan, including manual techniques, ambulation, therapeutic exercises, modalities, use of supportive and assistive devices, and wound care.
• Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers regarding physical disorders.
• Generate comprehensive discharge summaries of services provided, ensuring compliance with regulatory and clinical requirements.

Qualifications:

• Occupational Therapist license is required.
• Open to OTs at all experience levels. New Grads are welcome!

At Greater Southside, we believe that exceptional care starts with a strong set of values that guide everything we do. As a therapist with us, you’ll be part of a team that helps drive the CAPLICO values: Celebration, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Customer Second, and Ownership. We want an individual in this role who will demonstrate these values through actions and words.

Browse our website at www.flagshiptherapy.com/who-we-are and find out why we are truly different in dignifying long term and post-acute care.

Benefits:

• 401k w/ Match
• Paid Time Off
• Career Advancement Opportunities (Clinical and Administrative Growth Pathways)
• Tuition Reimbursement (facility discretion)
• Employee discounts on gym memberships, entertainment events, hotels, movies, theme parks, cell phones, and much more!

For more information regarding specific benefits offerings, please visit www.ensignbenefits.com

Eligibility for some benefits dependent on full time employment status.

About Us

Greater Southside is an affiliate of Ensign Services, Inc. ("ESI"), a subsidiary of The Ensign Group, Inc., a national leader in post-acute care whose affiliated entities employ over 55,000 team members.

Disclaimer: Pay rates are competitive and determined by various factors. Please note that any rates labeled as "estimated" are provided by third-party job boards and may not accurately reflect the actual pay rates.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

This job was posted and verified on 09/22/2026