Occupational Therapist, Per Diem

Occupational TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Regions has multiple weekday and weekend shifts available for a per diem OT!

This OT per diem position requires 2 weekend shifts per month as well as one holiday per year. We also have consistent weekday shifts to help cover staff who have worked weekends as well as several planned leaves of absence and are preferring candidates who have an interest in weekday shift coverage.

This position will primarily serve adult patients on acute units of our Level 1 trauma hospital. Training into our 21-bed CARF accredited Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility is offered based on interest, experience and readiness.

This position provides an opportunity to work with a wide range of diagnoses: general medical, general deconditioning, stroke, brain injury, spinal cord, orthopedic, intensive medical and cardiac units, and observation units. We provide a thorough on-boarding process to all new hires and mentorship from experienced staff is available. Regions Rehabilitation offers in-services on a wide range of topics that can help grow your clinical experience.

Per diem positions are an excellent first step toward full time positions in our hospital.

Work Schedule: 7:00am-3:00 or 7:30-3:30

2 weekend shifts each month

1 holiday per year

Consistent weekday shifts are available to cover leaves of absence in 2026 and into 2027.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Licensed in MN as an Occupational Therapist
  • Registration with the Minnesota State Department of Health as an Occupational Therapist
  • Current certification with the National Board of Certification for Occupational Therapy within 6 months
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in similar settings/diagnosis.
  • Advanced certification and/or licensure to support position.

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health

As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Key Responsibilities

Provide occupational therapy services to adult patients on acute units of a Level 1 trauma hospital. Manage a wide range of diagnoses including stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, and cardiac conditions.

Requirements

Requires a degree in Occupational Therapy and valid licensure/registration in the state of Minnesota. Must hold BLS certification and obtain NBCOT certification within six months of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Acute CarePatient AssessmentTreatment PlanningClinical MentorshipMedical Deconditioning Management

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)). 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 26% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

HealthPartners Clinic Stillwater holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 28 active listings.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

47 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution43 jobs · 40 employers

17
<$110k
12
$110k-130k
6
$130k-150k
7
$150k-170k
1
$172k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs

401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
65%
Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
16%
Relocation assistance
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$82.50 per hour
#2

Head Occupational Therapist (Inpatient Rehabilitation & Acute Care) | NYP-CUIMC | Full-Time | Mon - Fri | Day Shift

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital · New York, New York

$70.76-$81.01/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

$130k-$160k
#4

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Schedule, Home Health

$70-$75/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

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

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in St. Paul

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$299k
Typical market rent
$1,488/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
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 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About HealthPartners Clinic Stillwater

Hospitals and Health Care
Bloomington, Minnesota
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits
Health insurance
Time off
Retirement planning
Continuous learning opportunities