Occupational Therapist - Casual/PRN
Listed compensation
$31-$45/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Join Our Team! New Grads encouraged to apply!
About the Position
At Big Stone Therapies, you are part of a comprehensive health family that is rooted in our core values of faith, family, fairness, and fun. We are a growing company looking for a Casual/PRN Occupational Therapist to join our therapy team in the community of Parkers Prairie, MN.
- Job Title: Occupational Therapist
- Location: St. Williams Care Center
- Position type: Casual/PRN
Hours/Schedule: PRN employees have a flexible on-call schedule. This is a non-benefited position with paid travel time and mileage!
Settings: This position will work primarily in a Skilled Nursing/Long-Term Care (SNF/LTC) setting, with the potential for some Outpatient caseload opportunities.
About Our Team
Our skilled clinicians work in collaborative care teams with energy and passion for providing the highest level of excellence in patient care. Offering PT, OT, and SLP services, we incorporate a multidisciplinary approach with great teamwork all around.
About the Community
Parkers Prairie is a small city located in central Minnesota. It is situated in Otter Tail County, which is known for its abundance of lakes and outdoor recreation opportunities. Parkers Prairie, with its rural charm and scenic surroundings, offers a peaceful lifestyle for those who enjoy small-town living and outdoor activities.
What We Offer
- At Big Stone Therapies, we offer the following benefits for casual employees:
- Paid travel time and mileage
- Flexible schedule
- Employee assistance program
Referral Program
Big Stone Therapies, Inc. is dedicated to providing excellence in rehabilitation services by optimizing health and function for families and businesses within their communities through caring, hands-on healing.
Requirements
Applicants must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapy program. They must have, or be eligible for, OT licensing in Minnesota.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality occupational therapy services within a skilled nursing and long-term care setting. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient health and functional outcomes.
Key Skills
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 ~$79k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k 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, 2% are remote, 47% have no call, 71% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $64k–$94k | Occupational Therapy median $92k (middle half $90k–$114k)24 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$80k in purchasing power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Minnesota | 165 active | 9,075 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 47% no call · 71% no weekends45 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Minnesota Occupational Therapist listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 21% offer loan repayment202 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,118 in the last 30 days | 1,753 the 30 days before (+78%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +2.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs
45 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
25 jobsAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
34 jobs · 31 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
Home Care Occupational Therapist- 1099 (Eastern Suffolk County)Per Diem
US Physical Therapy · Selden, New York
Occupational Therapist - $80 to 90 per hour - Part Time
Boston Speech Therapy · Boston, Massachusetts
Occupational Therapist-Neuro and Hand Therapist- Per Diem- San Diego County Float
$52.36-$75.69/hrOccupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Home Health Schedule
$65-$75/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,077 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- Includes call
Benefits & Perks
Living in Parkers Prairie
- Median resident rent
- $769/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 22 min
- State income tax
- Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.