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Fraser
Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Occupational Therapist - St Cloud

Occupational Therapist 8.5 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$70k-$80k

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Build Something Bigger — And Change Lives, Including Your Own. In 1935, Louise Whitbeck Fraser opened a school in her home for people with disabilities — defying social expectations and choosing compassion over convention. She believed everyone deserves the chance to reach their potential and thrive.

Today, that same bold spirit is alive in every Fraser service. We’re still building something bigger — a more inclusive, connected world where everyone belongs. At Fraser, you’ll find more than a job. You’ll find purpose. You’ll find growth. And you’ll find a place where your work changes lives — including your own.

Fraser is seeking a passionate and dedicated full-time Occupational Therapist to join our St. Cloud Rehabilitation Therapy team!

This exciting role offers the chance to provide therapeutic evaluations, treatments, and interventions for children and adolescents, customizing services to address each client's individual strengths and needs. We encourage both new graduates and experienced professionals to apply. Plus, enjoy a $5,000 hiring bonus and up to $20,000 in annual productivity bonuses!

Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in discipline as required by license or governing board
  • Licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health required
  • Accepting upcoming and recent grads!
  • Valid U.S. Driver’s License with acceptable record and ability to pass DHS Background check
  • Commitment to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion with a focus on culturally responsive practice, internal self-awareness and reflection

Responsibilities

  • Provide evaluations and re-evaluations as appropriate and within 30 days of doctor’s order and establish appropriate treatment goals.
  • Provide therapeutic treatment according to the doctor’s order.
  • Communicate with parents/guardians regarding their child’s progress.
  • Collaborates closely with Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) practitioners.
  • Maintain clean equipment in good repair.
  • Communicate with funding sources as directed by the Clinical Accounts Receivable staff to assure reimbursement of services being delivered.
  • Communicate appropriate aspects of the client’s program to all involved persons and operate in conjunction with other disciplines and team members.

Fraser Offers

  • No Nights or Weekends
  • Paid training and CEU assistance
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance options for staff working 30+ hours per week
  • 403(b) retirement plan and potential contributions after the first year
  • 144 hours of PTO in addition to paid holidays
  • Referral & Hiring bonuses

Fraser Offers Benefits for Full-time Employees (30+ hours per week):

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
  • Life, AD&D and Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Work-Life Balance; 5 weeks of paid time off annually (18 days PTO + 9 Paid Holidays)
  • Opportunities for community involvement in Fraser-organized events
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Employee Referral Bonuses

Compensation

  • Starting salary is $70,000-$80,000/annual, actual pay depends on qualifications with the opportunity to earn up to an additional $20,000 in productivity bonuses.
  • $5,000 hiring bonus for external new hires

Location & Schedule

  • Monday through Friday standard business hours
  • Saint Cloud, MN

Why Join Fraser?

  • Meaningful Impact

Help individuals and families lead more connected, independent, and fulfilling lives. Your impact here is real — and lasting.

  • Competitive Pay & Benefits

Fraser offers fair pay and comprehensive benefits that support your health, well-being, and future goals.

  • Flexibility & Work-Life Balance

With flexible schedules, generous paid time off, and wellness programs, Fraser helps you care for others without sacrificing yourself.

  • Grow Your Career With Us

We invest in your development with training, licensure support, leadership pathways, and real opportunities to advance.

  • Culture That Lives Its Values

Inclusion isn’t just a buzzword — it’s how we operate. You’ll be seen, heard, and supported to bring your full self to work.

  • Thrive with Stability and Purpose

With nearly 90 years of trusted service and continued growth, Fraser is a nonprofit where you can build a lasting, mission-driven career.

Fraser is Minnesota’s leader in autism, mental health, and disability services — and one of the few Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) in the state. As a nonprofit organization, we provide integrated community behavioral healthcare that improves quality, accessibility, and coordination of care.

We lead with compassion, innovate with purpose, and fight for inclusion — every single day. Ready to Build Something Bigger? Join Fraser. Grow with us. Make a difference. Because when you thrive, so does the world around you.

Fraser is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Fraser values a diverse staff to ensure the best outcomes for our diverse client base. We are committed to anti-racism at Fraser. Our anti-racism committee assesses, develops, and implements numerous initiatives ranging from recruiting and retaining diverse staff to staff training and more.

If you are having trouble applying or have questions, please contact Fraser HR at careers@fraser.org [staffing@fraser.org]. If you have successfully submitted your application, you will get a confirmation email. If you do not receive the confirmation email, please check your junk/spam folders, then contact us as we may not have received your application. Thank you for considering Fraser!

Encouraged to apply: Occupational Therapists, OT, upcoming graduates

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Occupational therapyTreatment planningPatient communicationClinical documentationCollaborationPediatric therapyAdolescent therapyEquipment maintenanceIntervention planning

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Minnesota, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (179 salary observations; 447 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,587 salary observations; 25,232 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $76k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% have no call, 65% 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 Occupational Therapist - St Cloud at Fraser a 8.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,297 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts, flexible scheduling.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution20 jobs · 14 employers

11
<$105k
5
$105k-120k
1
$130k
2
$140k
1
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
55% this job
Sign-on bonus
50% this job
Loan repayment
15%
PSLF eligible
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.5
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,297 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in St. Cloud

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$252k≈ 3.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,244/mo≈ 21% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Fraser

Non-profit Organizations
Minneapolis, MN
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

No Nights or Weekends
Paid training and CEU assistance
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
403(b) retirement plan
144 hours of PTO plus paid holidays
Referral & Hiring bonuses
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)