Occupational Therapist/Occupational Therapy Assistant

Bluestonetherapy; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking an Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant in Sioux City, IA. The role involves providing rehabilitation services to adult and geriatric patients in multiple locations, focusing on improving daily living activities and quality of life. Candidates should have a degree from an accredited program, a current license, and preferably experience in skilled nursing or long-term care. Comprehensive benefits are offered including medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan.

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 occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized plans of care.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy or Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Current OT or COTA license in applicable state

Job description

Occupational Therapist/Occupational Therapy Assistant

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.

What You’ll Do – These will be different based on the position

• 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

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

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

What You Bring – These will be different based on the position

• 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.