Occupational Therapist-Ortho Clinic

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$50k-$56k

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Job Description

Job Details:

Level: Experienced, Job Location: Main Campus - Crosby, MN, Position Type: Part-time (.6 FTE, 48 hours/pay period), Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: $50100.00 - $55800.00Salary, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Professional, Job Category: No weekends, Help patients rebuild everyday skills and regain independence through personalized occupational therapy The posted salary reflects a 0.6 FTE.

Join Our Team at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center At Cuyuna Regional Medical Center (CRMC), we're more than just a healthcare organization - we're a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact.

For more than 60 years, we've been providing compassionate, high-quality care in the Greater Brainerd Lakes Area and beyond. Our team is driven by a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and putting people first - both our patients and our employees.

Whether you're on the front lines of patient care or supporting operations behind the scenes, you'll find a culture of collaboration, growth, and respect. If you're looking for a career where your work truly matters, we invite you to join us at CRMC and be part of something bigger.

A Day in the Life of an Occupational Therapist-Ortho Clinic As an Occupational Therapist, you will help patients build or regain the skills they need for daily life, including supporting those preparing for or recovering from orthopedic hand and wrist surgery.

You will evaluate each patient’s abilities, develop individualized treatment plans, and use purposeful activities, adaptive techniques, and orthotic devices to support meaningful progress.

Working with patients, families, physicians, and fellow rehabilitation professionals, you will set achievable goals and provide practical guidance to help patients continue their recovery at home.

The role combines hands-on care with care coordination and documentation, calling for creativity and sound judgment as you adapt treatment to each patient’s needs and challenges. You will also have opportunities to contribute to department programs, support new staff, and help improve rehabilitation services for the community.

About the Orthopaedic Clinic Department Move Freely, Live Fully If you’re looking for a career where you can make a tangible impact on people’s ability to move, function, and live pain-free, the Ortho Clinic at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center is where you belong.

Whether treating injuries, joint conditions, or post-surgical recovery, our team provides expert orthopaedic care that improves mobility, reduces pain, and enhances overall quality of life.

From conservative treatments to advanced surgical planning, we tailor care plans to fit each patient’s needs, ensuring that every step toward recovery is guided by expertise and compassion.

We work closely with surgeons, physical and occupational therapists, and pain specialists to create comprehensive, multidisciplinary treatment plans that focus on long-term recovery.

With cutting-edge surgeries, specialized treatments, and patient education, we ensure that every individual receives the highest level of orthopedic care. If you’re passionate about helping people move better and feel stronger, join us in the award winning Orthopaedic Clinic at CRMC.

Ideal Candidate (What will make you a great fit!)

Licensed Occupational Therapist Creative, adaptable problem solver Compassionate, patient-centered approach Clear communicator and attentive listener Organized and detail-oriented Collaborative rehabilitation team member Qualifications: Education and Experience Required Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapist in accordance with State laws and regulations Compensation and

Benefits

The pay range listed above is the estimated starting pay range for this role. Actual pay rate offered depends on many factors including each individual employee's experience level, preferred education/certifications, along with market conditions.

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and overall well-being of our employees.

Eligible employees receive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, life insurance, and employer contributions to a 401(k) retirement plan.

Additional benefits include paid time off, participation in 401(k) and 457(b) plans, educational assistance and reimbursement, an employee assistance program, work-life balance support, gym membership and other discounts, and employee recognition programs.

A full job description is provided when an interview is scheduled. If needed, you may request a copy earlier by emailing us at careers@cuyunamed.org. CRMC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (M/F/Disability/Veteran).

If you need an accommodation during the application process, please call 218-546-4415 or email careers@cuyunamed.org for assistance.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will evaluate patient abilities and develop personalized treatment plans to support recovery from orthopedic hand and wrist surgeries. They will use purposeful activities and adaptive techniques while coordinating care with physicians and rehabilitation professionals.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid license as an Occupational Therapist in accordance with state laws and regulations. A graduate degree is required for this professional role.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningHand therapyWrist surgery recoveryCommunicationProblem solvingClinical judgment

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Minnesota, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (175 salary observations; 441 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (6,528 salary observations; 25,016 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)), so the posted ~$53k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $54k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 75% 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-Ortho Clinic at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,226 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution20 jobs · 15 employers

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<$105k
5
$105k-120k
3
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3
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
95% this job
Sign-on bonus
63%
CME allowance
53%
Loan repayment
26%
Relocation assistance
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 60% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,226 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Crosby

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$219k≈ 4.4× annual pay
Median resident rent
$849/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Cuyuna Regional Medical Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Crosby, MN
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Life Insurance
401(k) with employer contributions
Paid Time Off
457(b) plan