Occupational Therapist, Float - Pediatrics
Listed compensation
$35.3-$52.94/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday3-day week · 3×8s
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Occupational Therapist (Float) to join our Pediatric Rehab team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.
Position Summary
Provide direct patient care across multiple outpatient rehabilitation sites within the health system.
This position is designed to support departmental staffing continuity by covering extended leave-of-absence and planned or unplanned PTO absences, providing clinical teams and patients with consistent coverage during periods of sustained need.
The Float OT is assigned a primary geographic region and will predominantly serve sites within that region. Based on organizational need, assignments may occasionally extend to an adjacent region.
System-wide deployment outside the primary region is uncommon and would occur only in exceptional circumstances, with advance notice provided whenever operationally feasible. The Float OT provides patient-focused, evidence-based occupational therapy within state licensure and clinical guidelines.
The Occupational Therapist Float is responsible for assuring that the PNHS values of Head + Heart, Together, are achieved through daily departmental operations. This includes, but is not limited to, direct patient care, professional growth and development, outcome/competency monitoring, compliance with professional organizations, regulatory standards, and regulatory agencies; and participating in process improvements to advance patient care outcomes and satisfaction.
The Rehabilitation Services Occupational Therapist Float will communicate timely, clearly and in a professional manner with staff, patients, patient family members, physicians, and other internal/external customers. The staff member will demonstrate skills in listening, conflict management, system problem solving, decision-making and process improvement. Therapists will practice in compliance with professional standards and professional code of ethics.
Positions may require some weekend shifts as determined.
Work Schedule: 24 hours per week (0.6 FTE)
- Schedule built out 2-3 months in advance
- Locations include Saint Louis Park, Burnsville, Maple Grove
- Generally scheduled for three 8-hour shifts per week
- Monday through Friday, daytime hours with the possibility of a Saturday shift
Required Qualifications
- Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy
- Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
- Licensed with the Minnesota Department of Health as Occupational Therapist
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proficient with communication and data processing equipment.
- Proficient in clinical apparatus related to area of expertise.
- Proficient in organization electronic medical record software.
Preferred Qualifications
- Recommend membership in related professional organization such as the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), the Minnesota Occupational Therapy Association (MOTA), or the American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT).
Benefits
Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!
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 direct, evidence-based patient care across multiple pediatric rehabilitation sites to ensure staffing continuity. They are responsible for maintaining clinical standards, participating in process improvements, and communicating effectively with patients, families, and staff.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy and be licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health. Proficiency in clinical apparatus and electronic medical record software is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist, Float - Pediatrics at Amery Hospital & Clinic a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) — ranked against 679 active Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 41 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 44% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in pediatrics (occupational therapy) | ranked against 679 Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $73k–$110k | Pediatrics median $90k (middle half $79k–$102k)18 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$93k in purchasing power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Minnesota | 32 active | 679 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 44% no call · 68% no weekends41 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Minnesota Occupational Therapist listings: 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 19% offer loan repayment200 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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