Job Type
Full-time
Description
Occupational Therapist (OT) - Brookings, SDBlue Stone Therapy is seeking an
Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide rehabilitation services to adult and geriatric patients at
United Living Community in Brookings, SD.
This role focuses on evaluating and treating adult and geriatric patients in a skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation setting. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for assessments, care plan development, and implementation of treatment programs designed to improve activities of daily living (ADLs), cognitive function, upper extremity strength, range of motion, positioning, and overall functional independence.
This position will serve multiple partner communities, including
Peaceful Pines ALF and
Bethel Lutheran Home in Madison, SD, 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- 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
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.
Salary Description
$36- $55 per Hour
