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Vivie
Wadena, Minnesota

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Float - Home Health

Occupational Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$36.55/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Job Description

At Vivie, you’ll find workplace flexibility in a culture that’s unique. It’s a place where you can grow, do excellent work, and stay grounded in purpose.

Schedule: Full-time | 80 Hours/Pay Period | Monday to Friday – 8 a. m. to 4:30 p. m.

Pay range: $36.55/hr. to $50.70/hr. (hourly non-exempt) based on qualifications, experience, and location.

Why You’ll Love Working at Vivie

  • Flexible scheduling, autonomy, and work-life support with modern technology that makes your day easier
  • Competitive pay with employer-matched retirement, pay-on-demand options, and generous PTO + paid holidays
  • Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits
  • Paid documentation time, plus mileage, drive time or car program options
  • Career growth through scholarships, training, and professional development

As a Float Occupational Therapist (OT), you’ll play a key role in providing flexible, high-quality clinical coverage for home health clients throughout Vivie’s footprint. This position supports patient care during staff absences or open positions, delivering skilled physical therapy and case management as needed.

Through clinical expertise, collaboration, and adaptability, Float OT ensures that every client receives the care and attention they deserve, no matter where they live.

As a Float Occupational Therapist, You Will

Provide Direct Client Care – Evaluate clients by obtaining and interpreting subjective and objective data. Develop personalized treatment plans with short-term and long-term goals in accordance with physician orders. Deliver high-quality care that empowers clients to achieve their functional goals.

Maintain Accurate Client Records and Billing – Document all services accurately and promptly using Vivie’s EMR system. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of all payer sources and authorization requirements. Complete and document supervisory visits with COTAs and/or HHAs in compliance with regulatory guidelines.

Case Management & Continuity of Care – Serve as primary client coverage for staff members on FMLA, sick leave, vacation, or during open positions. Manage cases as needed based on duration of coverage, including all visit types and coordination with the interdisciplinary team.

Communicate Effectively and Collaboratively – Maintain clear and compassionate communication with clients, families, referral sources, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team. Utilize exceptional verbal and written communication skills to ensure cohesive and effective care delivery.

Other Duties as Assigned – The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

This Job Also Requires

  • Current Occupational Therapist license in the state of Minnesota.
  • CPR certification required within 6 months of hire.
  • Willingness to travel across the region as necessary.
  • Valid driver’s license and access to an insured personal vehicle.
  • Ability to pass state mandated background check.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently to communicate effectively with clients, families, and team members.
  • Physical capability to perform job duties.

Additional Details

  • Employment Type: Hourly, non-exempt
  • Department: Therapy
  • Travel Requirements: Yes
  • This role does not include supervisory responsibilities.

At Vivie, we follow all federal, state, and local laws that protect against discrimination. We’re committed to creating and maintaining a workplace where everyone is treated with fairness and respect. Discrimination of any kind — based on race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, public assistance status, veteran status, familial status, disability, or any other protected characteristic — is prohibited.

We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities for all team members and applicants. That commitment extends to every part of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, pay, career development, and all other conditions of employment. In addition, Vivie will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, in accordance with state and federal law.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality clinical coverage and direct care for home health clients, including evaluations and personalized treatment plans. Manage cases for staff absences and maintain accurate documentation within the EMR system.

Requirements

Must hold a current Occupational Therapist license in Minnesota and a valid driver's license with an insured vehicle. CPR certification is required within six months of hire, along with the ability to pass a background check.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningEMR DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationRegulatory Compliance

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Minnesota, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (179 salary observations; 447 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,588 salary observations; 25,229 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 ~$43k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $44k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 44 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 41% have no call, 61% 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 (OT) - Float - Home Health at Vivie a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,285 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs · 16 employers

11
<$105k
6
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
3
$135k-150k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
95%
Sign-on bonus
55%
CME allowance
50%
Loan repayment
18%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Occupational Therapist

Sentara Health · Norfolk, Virginia

$96k-$141k
#3

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
+ 21 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,285 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Wadena

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$209k
Median resident rent
$684/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Vivie

Hospitals and Health Care
Alexandria, Minnesota
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Scheduling
Employer-Matched Retirement
Pay-on-Demand
Generous PTO
Paid Holidays
Health Insurance
Wellbeing Benefits
Paid Documentation Time