Occupational Therapist

Blue Stone Therapy; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; 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) and paid holidays

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) in Ottumwa, IA to provide rehabilitation services in a skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation setting. The role involves evaluating and treating adult and geriatric patients, developing care plans, supervising assistants, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates should hold a degree in Occupational Therapy, possess a relevant license, and have strong skills in clinical reasoning and communication. This offers a great opportunity to enhance patient outcomes in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current Occupational Therapist license or eligibility for licensure is required.
• 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 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 to support positive patient outcomes.

Skills

Occupational therapy evaluations

Patient-centered care

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program

Current Occupational Therapist license

Job description

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Ottumwa, IA

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