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Hutchinson, Minnesota

Therapist, Occupational Per Diem

CounselorIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$91,520 - $96,720/yr

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

The Per Diem Occupational Therapist serves as a flexible, as-needed member of the Rehabilitation Services team, providing coverage across outpatient and/or inpatient practice settings to support patient access and continuity of care.

This role helps address staffing needs related to vacations, leaves of absence, vacancies, weekend and holiday coverage, and other operational demands.

Depending on the therapist’s area of practice and preferred work setting, the position may be structured around outpatient( Pediatric and/or Adult populations), inpatient, or a blended combination of both, provided the therapist maintains sufficient work frequency to meet established annual eligibility requirements for the role.

Per diem therapists are expected to maintain competency within their designated specialty area while delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.

This non-benefit-eligible role offers scheduling flexibility while requiring an ongoing commitment to meet participation expectations established by Rehabilitation Services

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health

As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist provides flexible, as-needed coverage across inpatient and outpatient settings to ensure patient access and continuity of care. They are responsible for maintaining clinical competency in their specialty while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.

Requirements

The candidate must be able to maintain sufficient work frequency to meet annual eligibility requirements for a per diem role. They are expected to deliver patient-centered care within designated specialty areas such as pediatric or adult populations.

Key Skills

Occupational therapyInterdisciplinary collaborationPediatric therapyAdult therapyInpatient careOutpatient care

Occupational Therapy — Counselor Career Context

Of the 40 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% are remote, 10% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

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Salary Distribution20 jobs

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<$70k
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$70k-90k
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$90k-110k
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$110k-130k

Annual compensation range

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CME allowance
62%
401k / retirement match
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Loan repayment
21% this job
Sign-on bonus
15%
PSLF eligible
15% this job

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Hutchinson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$283k
Typical market rent
$1,183/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
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.

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