Occupational Therapist/Occupational Therapy Assistant

Blue Stone Therapy; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA) options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

A leading therapy provider is seeking an Occupational Therapist or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Sioux City, IA. This role involves providing rehabilitation services to adult and geriatric patients in skilled nursing and post-acute settings. Responsibilities include evaluating and treating patients, monitoring treatment responses, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled occupational therapy services to adult and geriatric patients.
• Perform patient evaluations and develop plans of care (OT) or treatment programs (COTA).
• Monitor patient response and adjust interventions as needed.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy or Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Current OT or COTA license (or eligibility for licensure)

Job description

Overview

Blue Stone Therapy is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work®. Since 2009, 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. We are committed to strong clinical standards, consistent operations, and long-term partnerships that support meaningful patient outcomes.

Position

Occupational Therapist (OT) or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Sioux City, IA.

Blue Stone Therapy is seeking an Occupational Therapist or an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide rehabilitation services to adult and geriatric patients at Westwood Specialty Care in Panora, 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.

The position will serve multiple partner communities, including Accura HealthCare of Le Mars and Holy Spirit Retirement Home, with travel between locations as needed.

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

Additional Responsibilities for Occupational Therapists

• 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
• And more

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

Blue Stone Therapy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.