No salary listed — similar Occupational Therapist roles pay ~$125k (median of 77 jobs)

7.2/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,625 active roles in this specialty

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Lifepoint Health
Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Occupational Therapist (OT), Acute Rehabilitation

Occupational Therapist Top 25% in Occupational TherapyFull-Time
Posted 1mo ago

About the Role

Acute rehab OT. Full-time. Comprehensive benefits. Loan assistance. Career growth. Make a difference in patients' lives.

Join Lifepoint Health as a Occupational Therapist (OT), Acute Rehabilitation in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Requirements

  • Education: Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.
  • Experience: Experience in inpatient rehab preferred.
  • License: Current license to practice occupational therapy.
  • Certifications: CPR certification required.

Benefits & Compensation

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.

Work with Lifepoint Health in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist evaluates patient conditions to develop and implement individualized treatment plans focused on enhancing daily living skills. They collaborate with healthcare professionals and families while documenting progress and educating caregivers on adaptive techniques.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

CPR

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningTherapeutic InterventionsDaily Living Skills EnhancementClinical DocumentationCare PlanningPatient EducationAdaptive TechniquesAdaptive EquipmentRegulatory ComplianceCPR

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Iowa, Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$102k across 69 listings, vs ~$97k nationally (8,525 listings).

Iowa's cost-of-living index is 89.0 (US average = 100) — Iowa ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (OT), Acute Rehabilitation at Lifepoint Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,625 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 77 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Lifepoint Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Gallatin, Tennessee
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Short-Term Disability