About this opportunity
Blue Stone Therapy lists this Occupational Therapist/Occupational Therapy Assistant opportunity in sioux city, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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.
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Worksite address
sioux city, IA, 51110, US
Who can apply
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