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Sunnydays Therapy Incorporated
Chanhassen, Minnesota

Occupational Therapist - Pediatric Outpatient Clinic

Occupational Therapist 8.1 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$63K–$72K

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

About SunnyDays Therapy

The future is bright with SunnyDays Therapy! SunnyDays Therapy is a growing pediatric clinic offering Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy services. We are here to grow minds, bodies, and spirits by providing therapy services that address children holistically and in a nonjudgmental manner.

We strive to continually improve our state-of-the-art treatment techniques and to create a practice model that both parents and therapists love. We value honesty and creativity, and we respect the clients, therapists, partners, and community we serve.

Why Join Our Team

  • Unique work environment where each team member is valued and supported to do their best work
  • We promote flexibility and embrace work/life balance
  • We are expanding fast with many opportunities for professional growth
  • Our amazing company culture – team members genuinely care about each other and have fun together!
  • Our clients love us

Our Locations

Chanhassen, Edina, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Monticello, New Prague, Robbinsdale, St Michael/Albertville and Waconia. We are hiring for all locations.

Schedule

Full-time or part-time. We will work with you to determine a schedule that meets your needs and the needs of your clients! We treat clients Monday through Friday from 8 AM – 6 PM.

Occupational Therapist Position Summary

As an Occupational Therapist, you will help children live life to the fullest by increasing their functional independence through play. Our Occupational Therapists foster positive, engaging relationships with children and their families and are creative in their approach to care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide pediatric Occupational therapy to help infants, toddlers, children and young adults achieve milestones, independence and confidence in their play, self-help, social, motor, cognitive, sensory skills.
  • Prepare for and conduct screenings for potential new clients by reviewing existing information prior to screening and providing clinical recommendations for further evaluation if necessary.
  • Prepare for and conduct evaluations for potential new clients using appropriate assessments, complete evaluation reports, and share findings with client’s parents or caregivers and physicians.
  • Create individualized treatment plans and goals that include necessary diagnostic and development information to guide treatment.
  • Provide 1:1 therapy services using client specific intervention methods to aid in achieving goals and document goal progress.
  • Partner with parents or caregivers in a productive and professional manner regarding plan of care, measuring success, and home care.
  • Partner with physicians and other professionals to ensure plan of care meets client needs and is collaborative with shared goals.
  • Complete required documentation thoroughly, accurately, and in line with insurance requirements by due dates.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a full-time base salary of $63,000 - $72,000/annually based on licensure and experience, with additional monthly & annual performance bonuses. We also offer a competitive benefits package including:

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Holidays
  • Our own version of unlimited PTO (Paid Time Off)
  • Continuing Education stipend
  • Referral Program

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Minnesota Department of Health Occupational Therapy License (or in process of applying for state license)
  • Passionate about helping children shine
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously with confidence and in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • 1-2 years' experience as an Occupational Therapist

Physical Requirements

This role involves working with children of all ages and may require light work including but not limited to movement of treatment equipment, lifting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and reaching.

SunnyDays Therapy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy and possess a valid Minnesota Department of Health Occupational Therapy license. Preferred qualifications include 1-2 years of experience in the field and strong communication skills.

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningClinical DocumentationPatient EvaluationGoal SettingCollaborationMotor Skills DevelopmentSensory IntegrationCognitive DevelopmentSocial Skills TrainingSelf-help Skills TrainingProfessionalism

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Pediatric Outpatient Clinic at SUNNYDAYS THERAPY INCORPORATED a 8.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) — ranked against 642 active Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 40% have no call, 75% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $68k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

18 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution18 jobs · 14 employers

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3
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
67%
CME allowance
50% this job
Loan repayment
28%
PSLF eligible
17%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.1
Among the best 10% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 642 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Chanhassen

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$448k≈ 7.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,252/mo≈ 43% of gross pay
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 (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 Sunnydays Therapy Incorporated

Medical Practices
Minnetonka, Minnesota
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short Term Disability
Retirement Plan
Paid Holidays
Unlimited PTO
Continuing Education Stipend