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St. Paul Elder Services
Kaukauna, Wisconsin

Occupational Therapist- St. Paul Elder Services

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$38-$51.5/hr

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Job Description

Occupational Therapist – St. Paul Elder Services

  • Location: Kaukauna, WI
  • Department: Therapy Services
  • Position: Occupational Therapist
  • Pay Range: $38.00–$51.50 per hour
  • Reports To: Director of Therapy Services

Position Summary

St. Paul Elder Services is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our Therapy Services team!

In this role, you will help residents maximize their independence, improve functional abilities, and maintain the highest possible quality of life. You will develop and implement individualized, outcome-focused treatment plans based on each patient's needs, goals, and rehabilitation potential.

Working as part of an interdisciplinary, patient-centered team, you will provide high-quality therapy services while collaborating with residents, families, physicians, nursing staff, and other care professionals.

If you are passionate about helping older adults maintain independence and achieve meaningful outcomes, we invite you to become part of the St. Paul Elder Services family!

What You'll Do

  • Evaluate residents and assess their functional abilities, rehabilitation potential, and individual therapy needs.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable short-term and long-term goals.
  • Provide occupational therapy services to improve or maintain residents' functional independence.
  • Implement evidence-based treatment approaches and adapt interventions to meet individual needs.
  • Monitor resident progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate.
  • Collaborate with residents, families, physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members.
  • Educate and train residents, families, and facility staff to promote safety and continued progress.
  • Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory and reimbursement requirements.
  • Participate in care conferences, staff meetings, committees, and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Supervise and appropriately delegate responsibilities to assistants, support personnel, students, and volunteers within professional guidelines.
  • Promote resident rights, safety, dignity, and person-centered care.
  • Maintain compliance with professional standards, ethical guidelines, and organizational policies.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
  • Current certification through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
  • Valid Wisconsin state license, maintained throughout employment.
  • Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and documentation skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.
  • Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills.
  • Strong commitment to resident advocacy and patient-centered care.
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and demonstrate flexibility.
  • Professionalism, compassion, and a commitment to continuous learning and development.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to perform the physical duties associated with occupational therapy services.
  • Manual dexterity to operate medical equipment, computers, and other job-related tools.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and use appropriate visual and auditory skills.
  • Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry objects up to 50 pounds without assistance.
  • Ability to bend, twist, stand, walk, sit, and drive as required.
  • Occasional travel may be required.

What We're Looking For

We want a therapist who is passionate about helping residents achieve meaningful outcomes and who understands that quality care goes beyond treatment plans. The ideal candidate is a strong patient advocate, collaborative team member, and dedicated professional who treats every resident and family with dignity, respect, and compassion.

Join the ST. PAUL Elder Services Family!

St. Paul Elder Services is dedicated to providing exceptional, resident-centered care while creating a supportive environment for our employees to grow and thrive.

If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of older adults through meaningful rehabilitation and compassionate care, we invite you to apply today!

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will evaluate residents and develop individualized, outcome-focused treatment plans to improve functional independence. They will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide high-quality care and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient advocacyEvidence-based practiceSafety training

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$93k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $99k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 42 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 40% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Wisconsin?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in occupational therapyranked against 9,033 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$99k in purchasing powerWisconsin index 94.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Wisconsin167 active9,081 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 40% no call · 62% no weekends42 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWisconsin Occupational Therapist listings: 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 5% offer loan repayment185 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,074 in the last 30 days1,790 the 30 days before (+72%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+3.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (9,033 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- St. Paul Elder Services at St. Paul Elder Services a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,033 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

19 jobs · 11 employers
4
<$90k
7
$90k-105k
6
$105k-120k
1
$120k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs · 11 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
47%
Sign-on bonus
37%
Loan repayment
16%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist CHT

Select Physical Therapy · Kingwood, Texas

$85k-$120k
#3

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Santa Clara

From $109,000
#4

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Napa

From $109,000
+ 17 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,033 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About St. Paul Elder Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Kaukauna, WI
51-200 employees

Living in Kaukauna

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$331k
Median resident rent
$1,083/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.4
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Appleton, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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