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JobsOccupational Therapist JobsHealthcare Jobs in MinnesotaOccupational Therapist - Hand Therapy (FT) - Detroit Lakes

Pays $73k-$109k — Occupational Therapist market median is ~$78k (5 jobs) · Above average in Occupational Therapy for work-life (6.9/10, vs 8,497 in this specialty)

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Essentia Health
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy (FT) - Detroit Lakes

Occupational Therapist Above average in Occupational TherapyNo callFull-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Outpatient hand therapy, no call, day shifts. About 6 weekends/year. PSLF eligible. Detroit Lakes, MN.

Join Essentia Health as a Occupational Therapist Hand Therapy – No Call, Loan Forgiveness in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $72.7K - $109.1K
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) with employer contributions
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Generous time off
  • Wellness resources

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No call required.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers no call requirements, student loan benefits. Work with Essentia Health in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.

Key Responsibilities

The occupational therapist will evaluate, plan, and implement individualized treatment plans for a full patient caseload, including specialized outpatient hand therapy. They will also manage administrative duties such as documentation and billing while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program and possess current state licensure. A Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Occupational therapyHand therapyPatient evaluationTreatment planningSplint fabricationWound managementDocumentationBillingScheduling managementPatient educationDischarge planningMultidisciplinary collaborationSupervision of support staffEvidence-based practice

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.9/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.

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

Benefits analysis: Compared to 5 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Essentia Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Duluth, MN
5,001-10,000 employees
Website

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
401(k) with employer contributions
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible scheduling
Generous time off
Wellness resources
Annual continuing education budget

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