Occupational Therapy

Locations

Guthrie County Hospital
710 N. 12th Street
Guthrie Center, Iowa 50115

Stuart Rehab Clinic
312 N. Fremont Street, Suite B
Stuart, Iowa 50250

Appointments

Appointments can be scheduled by calling:

Guthrie County Hospital Rehab Services: 
(641) 332-3810

Stuart Rehab Clinic: 
(515) 523-8049

Personalized Care for Every Stage of Life

Guthrie County Hospital’s Occupational Therapy team includes licensed occupational therapists and occupational therapist assistants who treat patients of all ages—from newborns and children to adults and seniors. Our therapists work closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals to help you improve mobility, reduce pain, and regain function so you can move forward with your life.

What sets our team apart is our ability to care for patients across the full continuum of care, including:

  • Acute care
  • Skilled care
  • In-home therapy (through Guthrie County Public Health)
  • Outpatient therapy

We can follow your care from initial diagnosis through full recovery.

Our Occupational Therapy department is located on the east side of the hospital in a modern, easily accessible space designed to provide a welcoming, community-focused environment.

Conditions We Treat

Our department is equipped to treat a wide range of medical conditions, including:

  • Post-surgical recovery

  • Arm and hand injuries

  • General deconditioning

  • Autism spectrum disorders

  • Developmental disabilities

  • Neurological conditions

  • Lymphedema

Occupational Therapy Services

Occupational therapy focuses on helping patients safely and independently perform everyday activities. Services may include:

 

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

  • Training in eating, dressing, homemaking, and community activities

Fine Motor & Functional Skills

  • Improving coordination, planning, and precision movements

Hand Therapy

  • Enhancing motion, strength, coordination, and in-hand manipulation

Sensory Integration

  • Activities to help manage sensory sensitivities, such as sound or touch

Adaptive Equipment & Modifications

Education and training on tools and techniques to improve independence

Ergonomic Education

Home, work, school, and leisure activity modifications to reduce strain and injury

Splinting & Bracing

Custom solutions to support healing and function

Strengthening & Conditioning

Building endurance and physical capability

Problem-Solving Skills

Strategies to overcome functional challenges in daily life