Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Northbrook Rehabilitation Center – Cedar Rapids, IA

6420 Council Street NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

Northbrook Rehabilitation Center is seeking a compassionate and motivated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our in-house rehabilitation team . This is an excellent opportunity for an OT who enjoys working with adults in a subacute rehabilitation and skilled nursing environment and is passionate about helping residents regain independence and return to meaningful daily activities.

Why Join Our Team?

• In-house rehabilitation team

• Supportive and collaborative work environment

• Subacute rehabilitation-focused caseload

• Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents and families

• Interdisciplinary collaboration with nursing, therapy, dietary, and medical staff

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on resident outcomes and quality of life

• Professional growth and continued clinical development

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents' functional abilities, occupational performance, and rehabilitation needs.

• Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings, resident goals, and functional needs.

• Provide skilled occupational therapy services to improve independence with activities of daily living and functional mobility.

• Treat residents recovering from surgery, illness, injury, stroke, neurological conditions, falls, fractures, and other medical conditions.

• Address ADLs and IADLs, including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, feeding, transfers, and other functional activities.

• Provide therapeutic exercises, activities, neuromuscular re-education, and functional training as clinically appropriate.

• Assess and address upper-extremity strength, range of motion, coordination, balance, and functional use.

• Recommend and educate residents on appropriate adaptive equipment, assistive devices, and compensatory strategies.

• Monitor resident progress and modify treatment plans as clinically appropriate.

• Educate residents, families, caregivers, and facility staff regarding safety, positioning, adaptive techniques, and strategies to maximize independence.

• Participate in care planning and interdisciplinary team meetings.

• Communicate changes in resident condition and treatment recommendations to appropriate team members.

• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation.

• Follow applicable professional, state, federal, and facility requirements.

• Promote resident safety, dignity, independence, and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program, as applicable.

• Current Iowa Occupational Therapist license or eligibility for Iowa licensure.

• Current CPR/BLS certification, as required.

• Experience in skilled nursing, subacute rehabilitation, acute care, or another medically based setting is preferred but not required.

• Strong clinical, communication, organizational, and documentation skills.

• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.

• Compassionate, dependable, and resident-focused approach to care.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a patient-centered and clinically skilled Occupational Therapist who enjoys helping adults regain independence in the activities that matter most to them. You should be comfortable managing a diverse rehabilitation caseload, collaborating with nursing and other therapy disciplines, and developing practical treatment strategies that translate into meaningful improvements in residents' daily lives.

Position

Occupational Therapist – In-House Subacute Rehabilitation

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity where your clinical expertise can directly improve residents' independence, safety, and quality of life, we encourage you to apply today!

Join the Northbrook Rehabilitation Center rehabilitation team and make a difference in the lives of the residents we serve.