Occupational Therapist/Occupational Therapy Assistant

Blue Stone Therapy; Cherokee (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)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Blue Stone Therapy in Cherokee, IA is looking for an Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide rehabilitation services to adult and geriatric patients. The role includes evaluating and treating patients in skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation settings.

Responsibilities include delivering therapy focused on activities of daily living, collaborating with team members, and maintaining documentation. The position offers benefits such as medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k) with employer contribution.

Qualifications

• Current OT or COTA license in the applicable state.
• Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute rehabilitation preferred.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled occupational therapy services in a rehabilitation setting.
• Perform patient evaluations and develop plans of care.
• Deliver therapy focused on activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Monitor patient response to treatment and adjust interventions.
• Maintain appropriate patient schedules per established guidelines.
• Complete timely documentation to support quality care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy or Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Job description

Occupational Therapist / Occupational Therapy Assistant – Cherokee, IA

Blue Stone Therapy is seeking an Occupational Therapist or an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide rehabilitation services to adult and geriatric patients at Accura HealthCare of Cherokee in Cherokee, IA.

This role focuses on evaluating and treating adult and geriatric patients in a skilled nursing and post‑acute rehabilitation setting. The OT or COTA will work as part of an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to improve activities of daily living, functional independence, upper extremity strength and coordination, cognitive function, and overall quality of life.

It may include travel to multiple partner communities, including Cherokee Specialty Care and Accura HealthCare of Aurelia.

What You’ll Do

• Provide skilled occupational therapy services to adult and geriatric patients in a skilled nursing and post‑acute rehabilitation setting
• Perform patient evaluations and develop plans of care (OT) or implement treatment programs under the direction of a supervising Occupational Therapist (COTA)
• Deliver therapy focused on activities of daily living (ADLs), upper extremity function, coordination, cognitive skills, and safety awareness
• Monitor patient response to treatment and adjust interventions in collaboration with the therapy team
• Maintain appropriate patient schedules per established guidelines
• Complete timely and 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 or Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Current OT or COTA license (or eligibility for licensure) in the 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
• Other benefits subject to eligibility requirements and terms of applicable plans or programs

Blue Stone Therapy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.