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Big Stone Therapies
Aitkin, Minnesota

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$31-$45/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

  • Join Our Team!
  • New Grads encouraged to apply - Student Loan Repayment Plans are Available!
  • Are you ready to make a BIG Impact?

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 full-time Occupational Therapist to join our therapy team in the community of Aitkin, MN.

  • Job Title: Staff Occupational Therapist
  • Location: Vitality Living of Aitkin
  • Position type: Full-time, benefited,.6-.8 FTE

Hours/Schedule: This position will generally be scheduled for 24-32 hours per week, with a flexible Monday through Friday schedule. This is a great example of choosing your own schedule. Position could potentially lead to 40 hours a week. This position could have leadership being a site coordinator or clinic manager.

Settings: This position will be working in SNF/LTC, Home Health, and ALF/IL. Ideal candidate would have an interest in working with Lymphedema patients. We are willing to train.

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.

We have a physical therapist on staff who specializes in pain neuroscience, LSVT-BIG, and lymphedema certified therapists. We offer a strong continuum of care. Interested in advancement? Perfect! This position has an opportunity for being a site coordinator or clinic manager.

About the Community

Aitkin, MN, is a picturesque community nestled in the heart of Minnesota’s lake country, offering job seekers a unique blend of opportunity and a relaxed, outdoor lifestyle.

Known for its stunning natural beauty, Aitkin is surrounded by lakes, forests, and trails, making it a haven for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy activities like fishing, hiking, and boating.

The local economy is diverse, with opportunities in healthcare, education, manufacturing, and tourism, supported by a strong network of local businesses. Aitkin boasts a friendly, tight-knit community atmosphere with affordable housing and quality schools, making it an ideal place for families and individuals alike.

For those looking for career growth in a welcoming environment where you can balance work with an active, nature-filled lifestyle, Aitkin is the perfect place to call home.

What We Offer

At Big Stone Therapies, we offer an extensive array of professional development and continuing education options, including:

  • 16-hours annually of paid Professional Development time
  • Free in-house CE course offerings – all of which qualify for CE credits
  • Annual budget allowance for additional courses
  • Paid MedBridge Education subscription
  • Paid Professional Memberships
  • Paid License Fees
  • Funding toward specialty certifications

Funding Towards Advanced Degree Programs

  • Funding for in-house residency opportunities through a partnership with the Evidence in Motion (EIM) organization
  • We also offer a full range of insurance and other benefits, including:
  • Health, Dental, Life, Short-Term Disability, Vision insurance options
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401k with employer contribution
  • 8 paid holidays (including your birthday!)
  • Generous paid time off and sick leave accrual

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

The Occupational Therapist will provide therapy services in various settings including SNF/LTC, Home Health, and ALF/IL. The role involves working collaboratively with a team to deliver high-quality patient care and may include leadership opportunities.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Team CollaborationLymphedema TreatmentSkilled Nursing FacilityCommunicationTherapeutic TechniquesClinical ManagementCommunity Engagement

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 (6,663 salary observations; 25,614 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 ~$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 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% have no call, 68% 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 at BIG STONE THERAPIES a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,356 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs · 13 employers

11
<$105k
9
$105k-115k
0
$115k-125k
1
$130k
2
$140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
Sign-on bonus
39%
CME allowance
39% this job
Loan repayment
13% this job
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.3
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,356 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Aitkin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$208k
Median resident rent
$679/mo
Residents’ average commute
14 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 Big Stone Therapies

Health, Wellness & Fitness
Big Stone City, SD
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Student Loan Repayment
Paid Professional Development
Free CE Courses
MedBridge Subscription
Paid Memberships
Paid License Fees
Specialty Certification Funding
Advanced Degree Funding