Occupational Therapist/Occupational Therapy Assistant

Bluestonetherapy; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Bluestone Therapy is seeking an Occupational Therapist or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Cherokee, IA. This role focuses on providing high-quality therapy services to adult and geriatric patients in skilled nursing settings. Responsibilities include patient evaluations and individualized treatment plans.

The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical reasoning skills and commitment to patient-centered practices. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401(k) options.

Qualifications

• 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 to adult and geriatric patients.
• Perform patient evaluations and develop plans of care.
• Deliver therapy focused on activities of daily living and cognitive skills.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy or Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Current OT or COTA license in the applicable state

Job description

Occupational Therapist/Occupational Therapy Assistant

Blue Stone Therapy has partnered with skilled nursing and senior living communities across the Midwest to deliver individualized, high-quality physical, occupational, and speech therapy services.

Location: Cherokee, IA. We are seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide rehabilitation services to adult and geriatric patients at Accura HealthCare of Cherokee.

Responsibilities

• 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

If multi‑site, this position will serve multiple partner communities including Cherokee Specialty Care and Accura HealthCare of Aurelia, with travel between locations as needed.

Detailed Duties

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and the terms of applicable plans or programs.

Blue Stone Therapy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.