Full-time Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$55-$58/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Thorne Crest Sr Living Community - Albert Lea, MN 56007Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $55.00 - $58.00 HourlyJoin Our Team at Thorne Crest Senior Living Community in Albert Lea, MN! Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist (OT) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further!
Thorne Crest Senior Living Community in Albert Lea, MN, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a Full-time Occupational Therapist.
Offering a $15,000 Sign-on Bonus! *Only direct applicants qualify for Bonus* About Us: For more than 40 years, Thorne Crest has been a trusted senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services.
Following an $11 million campus redevelopment, residents enjoy modern amenities including a wellness center, memory care center, updated dining venues, and beautiful living spaces.
Located in Albert Lea, Minnesota, Thorne Crest offers the charm of a welcoming community with convenient shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation.
As a member of our therapy team, you'll collaborate with dedicated professionals who are passionate about delivering compassionate, resident-centered care while helping seniors achieve their highest level of independence and quality of life.
Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!
Qualifications
Job Summary
The Occupational Therapist shall screen, evaluate, re-evaluate, discharge plan and make revisions in any established plan of care as supervised by the Physician.
Qualifications
Bachelor's, Master’s or Doctorate degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program. Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations.
Active state license Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure.
Screening requirements may vary by location. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.
Employment decisions and actions will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, gender, disability, or any other classification protected by law. #URG1
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for screening, evaluating, and re-evaluating patients to develop and revise individualized plans of care. They will collaborate with a therapy team to provide compassionate, resident-centered care aimed at improving independence and quality of life.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program. An active state license and the ability to meet all certification and licensure requirements are mandatory.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
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)), so the posted ~$118k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $119k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 44 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 41% have no call, 61% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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Living in Albert Lea
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $188k
- Typical market rent
- $1,148/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 18 min
- 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.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.