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St. Cloud, Minnesota

Occupational Therapist | Inpatient Therapies | St. Cloud Hospital

Occupational TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$69K–$103K

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 7mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Provides occupational therapy services to patients ranging from the very young to the elderly who may have physical, medical and/or psychological disorders and who may be receiving services on an inpatient basis.

Therapists are responsible for evaluating patient needs, establishing treatment plans and providing treatments/services accordingly. In collaboration with the COTA, works with patients on an individual basis using current technology treatment techniques and modalities consistent with department and hospital policies.

Responsible for developing and facilitating specialized treatment programs as appropriate to meet patient needs. Patients of all ages served. Supports and implements patient safety and other safety practices as appropriate.

Supports and demonstrates Family Centered Care principles when interacting with patients and their families and with co-workers.

Schedule

  • Full-time | 64 hours every two weeks | Onsite
  • Monday- Friday | Every 4th weekend and rotating holidays | 8am-4:30pm

Pay and Benefits

  • Starting pay begins at $76,939.20 per year and increases with experience
  • Salary range: $68,952.00-$103438.40 per year
  • Salary range is based on a 1.0 FTE, reduced FTE will result in a prorated offer rate
  • $5,000 hiring bonus and $5,000 relocation bonus
  • Full time benefits: medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more!
  • Tuition reimbursement and college grant programs available

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited school of occupational therapy and successful completion of clinical training required.
  • Certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy obtained within 6 months.
  • Registered through the State of Minnesota as a Licensed Occupational Therapist or Temporary Occupational Therapist permit required with Occupational Therapist license obtained within 90 Days.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Healthcare Provider card per established policy.
  • Prior experience must provide clear evidence of clinical skills beyond basic entry level for the position in which the applicant is applying for.

“My team's culture is unlike any other work environment I've experienced. I feel connected with my coworkers, they inspire and empower me to be a better person and provider, and they never fail to make me laugh."- Miranda

To be eligible for the hiring bonus you must be an external candidate who is hired into an eligible full-time or part-time benefited position. Previous CentraCare employees qualify if they have not worked for CentraCare for at least 9 months at the date of hire.

Relocation assistance requirements: Must accept a position that offers benefits and may not have worked for CentraCare in the last 9 months. Must currently reside more than 50 miles away from Waite Park and relocate within 30 miles of Waite Park.

CentraCare hiring incentives to include but not limited to, hiring and relocation bonuses may be discontinued at any time.

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.

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Key Responsibilities

The occupational therapist evaluates patient needs, establishes treatment plans, and provides specialized therapy services in an inpatient setting. They collaborate with the COTA and other staff to implement patient-centered care while utilizing current technology and safety practices.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningInpatient care

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$86k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $87k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 45 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 49% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Minnesota?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in occupational therapyranked against 8,992 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$87k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Minnesota176 active9,140 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 49% no call · 64% no weekends45 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$5k sign-onMinnesota occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 19% offer loan repayment213 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,265 in the last 30 days1,694 the 30 days before (+93%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+2.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (8,992 Occupational Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist | Inpatient Therapies | St. Cloud Hospital at Centra Care a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,992 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 14 employers
4
<$90k
6
$90k-105k
12
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
2
$140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
44%
Sign-on bonus
32% this job
Loan repayment
8%
PSLF eligible
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

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$140k
#2

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

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$140k
#3

PACE Occupational Therapist, Compton Center

$92k-$134k
#4

OT / Occupational Therapist - Home Health- $5K SIgn-on Bonus

$92k-$129k
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,992 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About Centra Care

Hospitals and Health Care
St. Cloud, MN
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
PTO
Retirement plan
Employee discounts
Tuition reimbursement
College grant programs

Living in St. Cloud

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$251k≈ 3.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,241/mo≈ 22% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.