FT Occupational Therapist (OT)
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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
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.
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