Full-time Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$43-$45/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- Job Location: Westwood Ridge by Vivie - West St Paul, MN
- Position Type: Full Time
- Salary Range: $43.00 - $45.00Hourly
Join Our Team at Westwood Ridge in West St. Paul, MN! Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist (OT) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! Westwood Ridge in West St. Paul, MN, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a Full-time Occupational Therapist.
About Us: Westwood Ridge by Vivie in West St. Paul, MN is a welcoming senior living community dedicated to providing personalized care, engaging lifestyle opportunities, and exceptional service for its residents.
Our community offers a variety of amenities, wellness programs, and social activities designed to support residents' physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
As a therapist at Westwood Ridge by Vivie, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a compassionate and experienced team while making a meaningful difference in the lives of the seniors we serve every day.
Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!
Qualifications
Job Summary
The Occupational Therapist shall screen, evaluate, re-evaluate, discharge plan and make revisions in any established plan of care as supervised by the Physician.
Qualifications
Bachelor's, Master’s or Doctorate degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program. Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations.
Active state license Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure.
Screening requirements may vary by location. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.
Employment decisions and actions will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, gender, disability, or any other classification protected by law.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for screening, evaluating, and developing discharge plans for residents under physician supervision. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of seniors.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program. An active state license and adherence to national board association certification requirements are mandatory.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Minnesota, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (141 salary observations; 448 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,077 salary observations; 27,178 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 ~$92k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $93k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $89k–$94k | Occupational Therapy median $90k (middle half $79k–$101k)16 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Minnesota vs national | $89k median in Minnesota | $97k nationally (−8%)141 state / 5,077 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$93k in purchasing power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Minnesota | 174 active | 9,409 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Minnesota Occupational Therapist listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 16% offer loan repayment209 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +1.1% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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$73k-$110kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,375 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Living in West St. Paul
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $325k
- Typical market rent
- $1,428/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 22 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.