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Gundersen Health System
Wabasha, Minnesota

Occupational Therapist - St. Elizabeth

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$34.47-$51.56/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Job Description

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0 Occupational Therapist (OT) - Casual Status Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today. At Gundersen Health System, we believe patients of all ages deserve the best care and we strive to make a difference in their lives.

Do you believe you have what it takes to be a part of that difference? Join our team as an Occupational Therapist in Wabasha, MN and be the change you want to see in the world.

What you will get: Generous pay range of $34.47 - $51.56 / hour, based on experience Departmental leadership that supports you as you do your best work. Work/Life balance to love what you do and where you live.

What's Available: Casual status, no guaranteed FTE, but flexible to assist with department coverage on as needed basis.

Hours will be on day shift Monday - Friday, day shifts.

What you will do: Provide LOVE + MEDICINE to our patients & residents The Occupational Therapy rehab team treats individuals with disabilities, injuries and disease using appropriate modalities and treatment techniques according to Minnesota OT Standards of Practice.

Serve patients on outpatient basis; with support to Acute Care / Swing Bed as well. Works collaboratively with multidisciplinary team in the areas of education and consultation regarding patient care needs, in accordance with the vision and mission of Gundersen Health System.

Partner with a team of providers, medical professionals, and managers who are here to support your success and that of our patients in their health journeys.

What you need: Occupational Therapist license - state of MN BLS for healthcare workers (American Red Cross or American Heart Association) Gundersen Health System, which includes St. Elizabeth's in Wabasha, MN is healthcare for neighbors, by neighbors.

While we call La Crosse home, our system has 7 hospitals and 65 clinics in neighboring communities. Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care combined with the right amount of love.

We call it Love + Medicine If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter listed below: Primary Recruiter: Brenda Creighton Recruiter Email Address: blcreigh@emplifyhealth.org We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating.

This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Equal Opportunity Employer Around here, loving your job is part of the job. Join our mission in changing healthcare while finding a career you'll love! Gundersen Health System offers a proud, local history spanning more than 100 years.

Our personalized patient care model is only the beginning of what you will experience as we foster population health transformation and innovation to serve our communities and you. We've made it a priority to enrich the lives of our employees as they find a career they love.

Using each employee’s unique talents and passions, Gundersen is committed to delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care to the communities we serve.

You can be part of an exciting, highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated offering an employee-first culture, work-life balance, and career advancement & growth opportunities.

This culture allows our organization to attract elite talent, like yourself!

What You Can Expect: Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth Culture that encourages self-care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love.

We call it LOVE + MEDICINE and it’s more than our practice. It is who we are. Gundersen Health System, based in La Crosse, WI, is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 22 counties.

Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; 6 affiliate critical access hospitals; nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services.

Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. We deliver Love + Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees. Select Remote/Hybrid Eligible under More search to see our remote-eligible openings.

A rewarding career and an excellent quality of life awaits you. Learn more about our excellence in patient care, education, research, culture, and something we call Love + Medicine at gundersenhealth.org.

Key Responsibilities

Provide occupational therapy services to patients and residents in outpatient, acute care, and swing bed settings. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide education and consultation regarding patient care needs.

Requirements

Must hold a valid Occupational Therapist license for the state of Minnesota. BLS certification for healthcare workers from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

RehabilitationMultidisciplinary CollaborationPatient EducationOutpatient Care

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 (6,588 salary observations; 25,229 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)). 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 44 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 32% have no call, 57% 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. Elizabeth at Gundersen Health System a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,285 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs

CME allowance
79% this job
401k / retirement match
79%
Sign-on bonus
25%
Relocation assistance
18%
Loan repayment
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,285 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Wabasha

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$316k
Median resident rent
$757/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Rochester, MN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Gundersen Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
La Crosse, WI
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Work/Life balance
Professional Development Opportunities
Tuition Investment Program
Career Development Center