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Duluth, Minnesota

Occupational Therapist - Certified Lymphedema (Casual) - Therapy and Performance Center

Occupational TherapistNo callNo weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$34.96-$52.44/hr

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Job Description

Building Location

Essentia Health - Miller Hill Health Plaza

Department: 2763810 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY - TPC DUL

Job Description

Evaluates, plans, treats and implements care for patients in accordance with professional standards of the American Occupational Therapy Association and policies and procedures of Essentia Health.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy from accredited program

Key Responsibilities

Provide therapy evaluation, develop individualized treatment plans, implement evidence-based interventions, provide patient/caregiver education, and discharge planning for a full patient caseload.

Provide all ancillary/administrative requirements for a full caseload of patients, including documentation, billing, scheduling management, and other administrative duties

Demonstrate appropriate communication, professionalism and supervision of support staff (licensed assistants, aides, volunteers)

  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to ensure optimal clinical and financial outcomes.
  • Work closely with Essentia Health leadership and coordinate with referring physicians to ensure cohesive patient care.
  • Comply with organizational policies and procedures and the code of conduct
  • Meet professional organization core values, code of ethics, &/or scope of practice

Work where the patient need is highest (including flexing to other departments) when home department schedule allows

May serve as a clinical instructor, participate in department or therapy discipline committees, and complete credential/certification that would benefit patient care

Outpatient Lymphedema

Completion of 135-hour lymphedema course or planned completion of course (pre-approved by Essentia leadership prior to employment)

Schedule

This position is a causal/as-needed position. Hope is that this Casual CLT will cover on Wednesdays and any open shifts due to planned/unplanned PTO.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications

Current occupational therapy license in the state performing services

Organizational Highlights

  • Our mission and values are patient-centered, emphasizing the delivery of quality care
  • An annual continuing education budget is provided to support therapists in advancing their education and clinical skills*
  • Reimbursement for licensure expenses*
  • A rehabilitation career ladder is in place to reward high-performing therapists*

Leadership opportunities including staff education, committee participation, and staff onboarding and mentorship.

Employment at Essentia Health qualifies you for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Please refer to the U.S. Department of Education’s website for the most current information regarding PSLF

*Must meet minimum FTE requirements

FTE

0

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option

Shift Rotation

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time

Shift End Time:

Weekends

Holidays

No

Call Obligation

No

Union

Union Posting Deadline:

Compensation Range

$34.96 - $52.44

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs.

We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.

To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary.

For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program and possess a current occupational therapy license. Completion of a 135-hour lymphedema course is required for the outpatient lymphedema component of the role.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Lymphedema therapyPatient evaluationTreatment planningPatient educationClinical supervisionMultidisciplinary collaboration

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Minnesota, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (181 salary observations; 450 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,684 salary observations; 25,690 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 ~$91k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $92k 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, 8% are remote, 28% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Essentia Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 152 active listings.

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 - Certified Lymphedema (Casual) - Therapy and Performance Center at Essentia Health a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,348 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

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Salary Distribution23 jobs

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8
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs

401k / retirement match
83% this job
CME allowance
70% this job
Sign-on bonus
23%
Loan repayment
13% this job
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,348 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends

Living in Duluth

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$310k
Typical market rent
$1,428/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.8
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.

BEA 2024 · Duluth, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Essentia Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Duluth, MN
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) with employer contributions
Tuition Reimbursement
Continuing Education Budget