What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Time Occupational Therapist position at Birkwood Village of Fort Madison?
Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)
Join Our Team at Birkwood Village & Montrose Health Center
Full Time Position
Do you love seeing a patient walk out the door to go home? Do you also value the long-term relationships that come from helping residents live as fully and independently as possible? At Birkwood Village and Montrose Health Center, you’ll do both.
We’re looking for a compassionate, skilled Occupational Therapist to join our interdisciplinary therapy team. You’ll work across our full continuum of care:
- Short-Term Rehab: Help patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury regain the skills and confidence they need to return home safely.
- Long-Term Care: Support residents in keeping their function, comfort, and dignity through meaningful daily activities, positioning, adaptive equipment, and restorative programs.
- Assisted Living: Promote independence, fall prevention, and quality of life for residents who want to stay active and engaged.
What you’ll do:
- Evaluate residents and patients and develop individualized, goal-focused treatment plans
- Provide skilled OT interventions in ADLs, functional mobility, cognition, and safety
- Recommend adaptive equipment and home modifications to support successful discharges
- Collaborate with PT, SLP, nursing, social services, and families
- Complete accurate, timely documentation in line with Medicare and regulatory guidelines
- Supervise COTAs
What we’re looking for:
- Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
- Current Iowa OT license
- Experience in skilled nursing, rehab, or geriatrics preferred; new grads welcome
- A team-player attitude and a genuine heart for older adults
Why you’ll love working here:
- Variety: rehab, long-term care, and assisted living
- A close-knit team where you’re known by name
- Time to build real relationships with residents and families
- Competitive pay: $55/hour
- Benefits: health, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k), CEU reimbursement, flexible scheduling
Make a difference every day, whether you’re helping someone go home or helping them feel at home.
?? Apply today!!
Birkwood Village/Montrose Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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