Occupational Therapist

WesleyLife; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WesleyLife is seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist to provide skilled OT services in patients' homes across the service area in Iowa. You will promote safety, independence, and functional abilities by addressing ADLs and IADLs through therapeutic interventions and home programs.

The role requires an Iowa OT license, BLS certification, and English proficiency; prior home health experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice Occupational Therapy in Iowa.
• BLS certification required.
• Must be able to read, speak and write English.
• Graduate of an OT program approved by AOTA, ACOTE, or successors.
• Previous home health or direct patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy interventions to improve ADLs and IADLs, including dressing, bathing, grooming, meal prep, and energy conservation.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis, goals, and home programs.
• Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation and comply with regulations.
• Meet department productivity standards and complete incident reports as required.
• Attend in-service trainings and other meetings; complete online trainings on time.
• Travel to patients' homes across the service area to teach skills and use adaptive equipment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Education

Iowa Occupational Therapist license

Basic Life Support (BLS)

English language proficiency

OT program approved by AOTA/ACOTE

Home health or direct patient care experience (preferred)

Job description

The Home Health Occupational Therapist provides skilled occupational therapy services to patients in their homes to promote safety, independence, and functional ability. This role focuses on helping patients regain or maintain daily living skills following illness, injury, surgery, or functional decline, in accordance with physician orders, care plans, and applicable regulations.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic interventions to improve activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental ADLs (IADLs), including:
  • Dressing, bathing, toileting, grooming
  • Meal preparation and homemaking skills
  • Energy conservation and work simplification techniques
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment goals, and home programs.
• Works cooperatively with physicians, case managers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR), completing charting within policy and regulatory requirements.
• Meet productivity standards as set by department leadership.
• Completes incident reports; communicates with care teams, physicians, and families/caregivers.
• Forwards incident reports to the appropriate team member. Reports concern appropriate team member as a mandatory reporter of dependent adult abuse.
• Attends in service and other meetings and completes assigned online trainings on time.
• Travels in all weather conditions and to all areas of department service area to teach clients skills and techniques and how to use adaptive equipment to participate in activities.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Current vehicle insurance.
• Currently licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Iowa
• Current Basic Life Support certification.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English.Graduate of an occupational therapy program approved by:
  • The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA),
  • The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE), or
  • Successor organizations of ACOTE.
• Previous home health or direct patient care experience preferred.

Why Choose WesleyLife?

At WesleyLife, you're not just starting a job — you're joining a purpose-driven community where your well-being, growth, and impact truly matter. With nearly 80 years of excellence in serving older adults, we empower our team members to thrive while making meaningful connections and changing lives every day.

WesleyLife is proud to be recognized as one of Senior Care’s Best Places to Work by WeCare Connect! We’re committed to a workplace where every team member is seen, heard, and appreciated.

WesleyLife is revolutionizing the experience of aging by challenging the stigma that aging means decline and promoting the idea that life transitions are opportunities for growth and purpose. Come be a part of the revolution!

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