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Western Home Communities
Cedar Falls, Iowa

FT Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Occupational Therapist (FT)

Cedar Falls, IA | Grundy Center, IA| FT Monday through Friday

Join a team that helps others live life to the fullest.

Western Home Communities is seeking a compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapist (Full-time) to join our mission-driven therapy team. In this role, you’ll empower residents to regain independence and enhance their quality of life through individualized therapy interventions. You’ll collaborate with an interdisciplinary team while serving adult and geriatric populations within our supportive continuum of care environment.

This is a full-time position that will split time between our Cedar Falls and Grundy campus'.

If you’re passionate about patient-centered care and thrive in a collaborative, values-based organization — we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

  • Evaluate, plan, and deliver effective occupational therapy treatments in accordance with state practice guidelines.
  • Provide direct care to adult and geriatric patients in post-acute, long-term, and transitional care settings.
  • Collaborate with team members to develop individualized care plans and achieve positive outcomes.
  • Educate patients, families, and staff on therapy goals, techniques, and progress.
  • Provide appropriate supervision and guidance for Occupational Therapy Assistants.

What You’ll Bring

  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
  • Active (or eligible) Iowa Occupational Therapy license.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
  • Professional judgment and problem-solving ability.
  • A passion for helping others achieve their best quality of life.
  • Why Western Home Communities
  • Competitive pay (based on experience)
  • 401(k) match
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Supportive, mission-driven culture
  • And much more!

About Western Home Communities

Western Home Communities is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) offering residential living and care options for seniors at every stage of health and independence. Our mission is to assertively create fulfilling lifestyles for those we serve, their families, and our employees — guided by our core values of People First, Servant Spirit, Innovation, and Financial Integrity.

Ready to Make a Difference?

  • If this sounds like you — or someone you know — we’d love to connect.
  • Apply today and help us continue making a positive impact in the lives of those we serve.

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At Western Home, our mission is to help older adults live fulfilling lives through people-first care, meaningful relationships, and a strong sense of community. Our team members lead with a servant spirit, act with integrity, and embrace innovation to create a welcoming and supportive environment for residents and families.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will evaluate, plan, and deliver individualized therapy interventions to adult and geriatric patients in post-acute and long-term care settings. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop care plans and provide guidance to Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Occupational Therapy program and hold an active or eligible Iowa Occupational Therapy license. Strong communication, leadership, and professional judgment skills are required for this role.

Key Skills

Patient evaluationCare planningGeriatric careClinical documentationPatient education

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 40% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates FT Occupational Therapist (OT) at Western Home Communities a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,226 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution32 jobs · 31 employers

14
<$110k
8
$110k-125k
6
$125k-140k
4
$140k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 31 employers

401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
66%
Sign-on bonus
34%
Loan repayment
11%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist

Infinity Rehab · Berkeley, California

$57-$70/hr
#2

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Sentara Health · Norfolk, Virginia

$96k-$141k
#3

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 60% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,226 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Cedar Falls

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$263k
Typical market rent
$1,221/mo
Residents’ average commute
14 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
87.1
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Western Home Communities

Hospitals and Health Care
Cedar Falls, IA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) Match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)