OT for Geriatric Rehab: Impactful Skilled Nursing Role

Blue Stone Therapy; Iowa; Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Stone Therapy is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to deliver rehabilitation services to adult and geriatric patients at Wapello Specialty Care, Wapello, IA. You will evaluate and treat patients in a skilled nursing/post-acute setting, developing care plans and implementing treatment programs to improve ADLs, cognition, and functional independence.

The role requires an accredited OT degree, licensure in the state or eligibility, and preference for SNF/post-acute experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current Occupational Therapist license (or eligibility for licensure) in 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Accredited OT program

Job description

Blue Stone Therapy is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to deliver rehabilitation services to adult and geriatric patients at Wapello Specialty Care, Wapello, IA. You will evaluate and treat patients in a skilled nursing/post-acute setting, developing care plans and implementing treatment programs to improve ADLs, cognition, and functional independence.

The role requires an accredited OT degree, licensure in the state or eligibility, and preference for SNF/post-acute experience.