Occupational Therapist (OT) - Post-Acute Rehab - Skilled Nursing (SNF) | PRN

Concept Rehab, Inc; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Concept Rehab, Inc is looking for an Occupational Therapist in Johnston, Iowa. This role involves evaluating and treating patients with mobility and cognitive difficulties, developing treatment plans, and supervising staff. Candidates require a degree in Occupational Therapy and state licensure.

The position emphasizes strong interpersonal skills, professional documentation, and ongoing staff education. Concept Rehab fosters a supportive environment focusing on professional growth and maintaining the highest standards of rehabilitative care.

Qualifications

• Strong relationship and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapist in Iowa.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients for rehabilitation services within 24 to 48 hours.
• Develop effective treatment plans for patients.
• Supervise the Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Skills

Strong relationship skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving and analytical skills

Outstanding oral and written communications

Technical proficiency

Education

B.S., M.S., or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Licensed in the state(s) for Occupational Therapy

Job description

About Concept Rehab

Concept Rehab is a company owned and operated by therapists for over 40 years, offering therapists the opportunity for meaningful work and professional growth in a supportive, dynamic environment. Our team makes a daily difference for patients, families, and facilities while enjoying ongoing education, resources, and support to thrive and set the standard of excellence in rehabilitative care.

Position Overview

The Occupational Therapist provides competent, courteous, and respectful evaluation, treatment, and supervision of patients for difficulties with mobility, cognition, function, strength, positioning, and activities of daily living in accordance with AOTA scope of practice and licensure laws. The OT communicates with families, physicians, and other health team members, maintains impeccable, professional documentation of services in the medical record, and conducts in-services and training for patient caregivers and facility staff on an ongoing basis on restorative and functional maintenance programs and areas of clinical care. The OT reports to the Therapy Program Manager and ultimately to the Director of Operations. CRI OTs model and promote competent, courteous, and professional services to internal and external customers to develop and maintain a competitive advantage and maintain career development through continuing education and training opportunities and networking. The successful candidate will demonstrate the CRI values of Commitment, Respect, and Integrity in providing therapy to patients.

Essential Functions of the Job

• Evaluate patients for rehabilitation services within 24 to 48 hours of physician orders.
• Develop effective treatment plans.
• Treat patients according to the treatment plan of care.
• Supervise the Occupational Therapy Assistant in the delivery of clinical services and interactions with other staff, patients, and family members.
• Communicate with physicians, clinical managers, and other health team members, patients, family, and facility staff regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.
• Participate in patient Plan of Care meetings and Interdisciplinary Team meetings.
• Achieve or exceed the minimum productivity standard established by CRI.
• Participate in in-service training programs for other staff in the facility.
• Record treatment notes, progress notes, provide objective input for discharge summaries, and complete daily billing of services per policy and procedure.
• Instruct patients’ families or nursing staff in maintenance programs.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Recommend any needed equipment to the appropriate facility personnel to facilitate improved delivery of clinical services.
• Report any problems with department equipment to appropriate personnel.
• Act as a clinical supervisor for affiliating Occupational Therapy and Occupational Therapy Assistant programs for area universities and colleges.
• Comply with the Occupational Therapy licensure and certification standards.
• Consistently portray the mission, vision, core values, cornerstones, and professional image of Concept Rehab, exercising good judgment in the performance of the job.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

Strong relationship skills, strong interpersonal skills, high emotional intelligence, outstanding oral and written communications, problem‑solving and analytical skills, technical proficiency, cultural awareness, ethical practice, independent judgment and discretion, and dedication to confidentiality.

Required Qualifications

• B.S., M.S., or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy.
• Licensed in the state(s) where services are being provided as an Occupational Therapist.