Occupational Therapist - Geriatric Rehab in Des Moines

Blue Stone Therapy; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

FSA & HSA options

401(k) with employer contribution

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Blue Stone Therapy is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide rehabilitation services at Fleur Heights, Des Moines, IA. The OT will evaluate and treat adult and geriatric patients in a skilled nursing and post-acute setting, developing care plans and implementing programs to improve ADLs and functional independence.

Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, guiding therapy plans, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, supervising assistants, and ensuring compliant

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current Occupational Therapist license (or eligibility for licensure) in applicable state (Iowa).
• Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute rehabilitation preferred.
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and organizational skills.

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

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Blue Stone Therapy is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide rehabilitation services at Fleur Heights, Des Moines, IA. The OT will evaluate and treat adult and geriatric patients in a skilled nursing and post-acute setting, developing care plans and implementing programs to improve ADLs and functional independence.

Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, guiding therapy plans, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, supervising assistants, and ensuring compliant