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Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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$55-$60/hr

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Job Description

Job Title

Occupational Therapist

Pay Range

$55-$60/hourly

Job Description

Pay $55-60/hour | Elk River, MN | Occupational Therapist | Full-Time | Long-Term Substitute (November-February) | 2026-2027 School Year

Position Details

  • Occupational Therapist
  • 2026-2027 school year
  • Long-Term Substitute (November-February)
  • Elk River, MN area
  • Full-Time, In-Person

About the Role

Hello OTs! Come work with a woman and therapist run company doing what you love! Ampersand Therapy is hiring an Occupational Therapist for the 2026-2027 school year in the Elk River, MN area. We’re seeking passionate and collaborative professionals who are excited to make a meaningful impact in the school-based setting.

Why Join Us

  • Competitive pay ($55-60/hour)
  • W-2 employment with liability insurance included
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Reimbursement for licensure, CEUs, and professional expenses
  • Mileage reimbursement between sites + referral bonuses
  • Mentorship and ongoing support from school-based professionals

What You'll Do

  • Complete occupational therapy evaluations
  • Participate in IEP meetings and collaborate with school teams
  • Partner with teachers and families to support carryover of skills
  • Maintain timely documentation, progress notes, and compliance records
  • Monitor student progress and adjust treatment plans as needed

What We're Looking For

  • Master's degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Active Minnesota OT License
  • Experience in school-based settings preferred

About Ampersand Therapy

Ampersand Therapy is a women- and therapist-operated company built by providers who understand school-based work. We focus on support and mentorship so clinicians can do their best work. Our team is committed to equity, community impact, and creating a workplace where therapists feel valued.

*Benefits apply to 0.8 FTE and above after a short waiting period.

Ampersand Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment and sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other identity characteristics. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and join our team.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will conduct evaluations, participate in IEP meetings, and collaborate with school teams to support student skill development. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate documentation and adjusting treatment plans based on student progress.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and possess an active Minnesota OT license. Previous experience in a school-based setting is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

CollaborationTreatment planningStudent progress monitoringSchool-based therapy

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Minnesota, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (165 salary observations; 471 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,886 salary observations; 27,166 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 ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $121k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Minnesota?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$114k–$125kOccupational Therapy median $90k (middle half $79k–$101k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Minnesota vs national$89k median in Minnesota$97k nationally (−8%)165 state / 5,886 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$121k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Minnesota169 active9,171 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 7% remote · 41% no call · 57% no weekends46 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMinnesota Occupational Therapist listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 17% offer loan repayment204 active listings, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+3.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

30 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

30 jobs · 19 employers
7
<$95k
18
$95k-110k
1
$112k
1
$130k
3
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
48% this job
Sign-on bonus
41%
Loan repayment
17%
PSLF eligible
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$50k-$170k
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#4

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+ 28 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,225 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Eleutheria

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11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with company match
W-2 employment with liability insurance
Reimbursement for licensure and CEUs
Mileage reimbursement between sites
Referral bonuses
Mentorship and ongoing support

Living in Elk River

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$378k
Typical market rent
$1,903/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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