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Rochester, Minnesota

OT/PT - Hand or Hand Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$78k-$128k

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Job Description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

  • Benefits Highlights
  • Medical: Multiple plan options.
  • Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
  • Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
  • Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
  • Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

OT/PT - Hand

Therapists are responsible for the application of current knowledge, theory, evidence and sound clinical judgment in patient management. The therapist works closely with the patient, family and other members of an interdisciplinary team to provide efficient and effective individualized patient care.

Therapists also serve as advocates and promoters of health, wellness, and fitness to all stakeholders. They serve as educators and mentors for therapy students, peers and other medical professionals. The occupational therapist assists with department and program planning.

Hand Therapist

The Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) is an occupational therapist or physical therapist who uses specialized skills in assessment and treatment to promote the goals of prevention of dysfunction, restoration of function, and / or reversal of the progression of pathology to enhance participation in life situations for individuals with upper quarter disease or injury.

The CHT provides quality care to patients/clients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease, or other causes.

The CHT addresses risk, provides prevention services, promotes health and wellness, and provides consultation and education.

The CHT interacts and practices in collaboration with a variety of professionals, participates in professional development and learning opportunities and assists in departmental organization, growth, and planning.

Qualifications

OT/PT - Hand

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy program. Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Minnesota as an Occupational Therapist/Physical Therapist.

Demonstrated skills in the areas of organization, communication, interpersonal relations, leadership, decision making and problem solving. Prefer board certification in clinical specialty area and/or advanced degree in health care field. Also prefer active participation within professional organization.

Current occupational therapy/physical therapy licensure in the state of Minnesota. OT only: NBCOT certification as an OTR is required for employment at Mayo Clinic (both upon hiring and ongoing certification every 3 years).

Hand Therapist

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy program. Has successfully passed or is eligible to sit for the Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) exam. Doctor of Occupational or Physical Therapy preferred.

Demonstrated skills in the areas of organization, communication, interpersonal relations, leadership, decision making and problem solving. Prefer active participation within professional organization. Current MN License to practice Occupational or Physical Therapy or eligible for a MN License.

Has successfully passed or is eligible to sit for the Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) exam. Current BLS certification or completion within 60 days of hire.

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations.

Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations.

Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Hand therapyInterdisciplinary collaborationHealth promotionMentoringTreatment planningCHT certification

Mental Health Therapy — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$103k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $105k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution31 jobs · 20 employers

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<$100k
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$100k-110k
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$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
68% this job
Sign-on bonus
55%
Loan repayment
26%
Visa sponsorship
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.5this job 3.0
Better work-life than 40% of Mental Health Therapy (Occupational Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 58 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Rochester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$307k≈ 3.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,650/mo≈ 25% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.8
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 · Rochester, MN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Mayo Clinic

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Rochester, Minnesota
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
HSA
FSA
Retirement Package
Continuing Education Opportunities