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Eleutheria
Bemidji, Minnesota

Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

Listed compensation

$40-$55 per hour

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 3mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Job Title

Occupational Therapist

Pay Range

$40-$55 per hour

Job Description

Up to $2500 Placement & Completion Bonus | 26-27 School Year | $40-$55 per hour | Full-Time | Bemidji, MN. | School-Based | MN OT License Required

About the Role

As an Occupational Therapist with Point Quest Group, you'll deliver meaningful, individualized therapy to students ages 3 and up — helping them build the skills they need to thrive in school and beyond.

You'll develop treatment programs aligned to each student's IEP or medical plan, collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team, and maintain the documentation that ensures every student's progress is tracked and celebrated. This role is equal parts clinical expertise and compassionate connection.

Why Join Us

  • CEU/license reimbursement and tuition assistance
  • Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)
  • Paid sick leave
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities

What You'll Do

Create and deliver individualized treatment programs for students ages K-12 based on their IEPs or medical plans

  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to establish meaningful goals and accommodations
  • Oversee and support Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) as needed
  • Conduct comprehensive evaluations of student needs, including initial and ongoing assessments
  • Complete annual and triennial reviews in a timely, compliant manner
  • Maintain thorough documentation and provide detailed reports on student progress

What We're Looking For

  • Must Have:
  • Current Occupational Therapist license in the state where services are delivered, or eligibility to obtain such licensure
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • DOJ/FBI Live Scan background and TB clearance, as applicable by state

Preferred

  • Experience in school or treatment settings working with students with learning or social-emotional challenges
  • Familiarity with IEP processes and documentation systems
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills

About Point Quest Group

Point Quest Group is a leading national provider of special education services, partnering with 350+ school districts to help students with unique needs thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Everything we do starts with one unwavering commitment: students first.

Guided by a growth mindset, courageous leadership, and a deep culture of collaboration, fun, and determination, our teams show up every day ready to do whatever it takes for the students we serve. Through in-district services, therapeutic day schools, and specialized staffing, we deliver the personalized support every student needs — and deserves — to succeed.

Point Quest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and deliver individualized treatment programs for K-12 students based on IEPs or medical plans. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and oversee Occupational Therapy Assistants to track and support student progress.

Requirements

Must possess a current Occupational Therapist license in the state of service and pass a background check and TB clearance. Experience in school settings and familiarity with IEP processes are preferred.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

IEP DevelopmentStudent EvaluationClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationCase ManagementPediatric TherapyOrganizational 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 ~$145k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $147k 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, 3% are remote, 38% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Minnesota?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 5% in occupational therapyranked against 8,995 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$40k–$250kOccupational Therapy median $90k (middle half $83k–$93k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$147k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Minnesota173 active9,051 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 38% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$3k sign-onMinnesota occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 20% offer loan repayment211 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,268 in the last 30 days1,702 the 30 days before (+92%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+4.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (8,995 Occupational Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Eleutheria a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,995 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 13 employers
5
<$100k
12
$100k-115k
0
$115k-130k
4
$130k-145k
1
$150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
95% this job
Sign-on bonus
48% this job
CME allowance
38% this job
Loan repayment
10%
PSLF eligible
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

MGA Homecare · Grand Prairie, Texas

up to $150,000
#2

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

Healthcare Recruitment Counselors · Marlboro, New Jersey

$140k
#3

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist II, 40 Hours Days, University Campus

$77k-$139k
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,995 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Eleutheria

Benefits & Perks

Up to $2,500 Placement & Completion Bonus
CEU/License Reimbursement
Tuition Assistance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid Sick Leave

Living in Bemidji

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$224k
Typical market rent
$1,023/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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