Occupational Therapist

Blue Stone Therapy; Knoxville (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Blue Stone Therapy is looking for an Occupational Therapist (OT) for its Knoxville location to provide essential rehabilitation services for adult and geriatric patients. The role involves evaluating and treating patients within a skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation environment.

Candidates should possess a degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program and a current applicable state license. Strong communication and clinical reasoning abilities are crucial for success in this position.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k); and paid time off.

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized plans of care.
• Provide skilled occupational therapy treatment focused on functional outcomes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members for positive patient outcomes.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program

Current Occupational Therapist license in applicable state

Job description

Position Overview

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Knoxville, IA

Blue Stone Therapy is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide rehabilitation services to adult and geriatric patients at Accura HealthCare of Knoxville.

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.

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 standardsMaintain 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

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.

EEO Statement

Blue Stone Therapy is an Equal Opportunity Employer