Occupational Therapy Assistant

Blue Stone Therapy • Lansing, IA

26d • $24 - $35

About The Position

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. Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Lansing, IA Blue Stone Therapy is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide rehabilitation services to adult and geriatric patients at Thornton Manor Nursing & Care Center in Lansing, IA. This role focuses on delivering skilled occupational therapy services to adult and geriatric patients in a skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation setting. The Occupational Therapy Assistant works under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to implement treatment plans designed to improve activities of daily living (ADLs), functional mobility, strength, cognition, and overall independence. What You’ll Do Provide skilled occupational therapy treatment in accordance with established plans of care Implement individualized treatment programs focused on functional and measurable outcomes Treat adult and geriatric patients in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) setting and rehabilitation settings Monitor patient response to treatment and communicate progress with the supervising Occupational Therapist Maintain timely, accurate documentation to support quality care and reimbursement standards Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and facility staff to support positive patient outcomes

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Current Occupational Therapy Assistant license (or eligibility for licensure) in applicable state
• Strong communication, organization, and clinical reasoning skills
• Commitment to patient-centered care and professional standards

Nice To Haves

• Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute rehabilitation preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled occupational therapy treatment in accordance with established plans of care
• Implement individualized treatment programs focused on functional and measurable outcomes
• Treat adult and geriatric patients in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) setting and rehabilitation settings
• Monitor patient response to treatment and communicate progress with the supervising Occupational Therapist
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation to support quality care and reimbursement standards
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and facility staff to support positive patient outcomes

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree