Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$75-$80/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- Job Location: Nightingale Home Healthcare of Minnesota Inc - Minnetonka, MN
- Position Type: Full Time
- Salary Range: $75.00 - $80.00Hourly
- Travel Percentage: Road Warrior
- Job Shift: Day
- Job Category: Health Care
Occupational Therapist (OT) – Home Health Now Hiring: Saint Paul/Minneapolis Paid per visit – rates starting at $75.00 per visit! About Nightingale Home Healthcare: For over 30 years, Nightingale Home Healthcare has been dedicated to one purpose – putting our patients first. We provide compassionate, around-the-clock in-home care that helps individuals maintain independence and dignity. Join our caring team and make a difference, one patient at a time! Why Work With Nightingale: Competitive per-visit pay Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle Mileage reimbursement 3 weeks of Paid Days Off (PDO) per year (for eligible employees) One-on-one patient care Referral bonuses up to $500 Regular evaluations with annual merit increases Full-time employees enjoy medical, dental, vision & life insurance + 401(k) match after one year Service Areas Needed: We are seeking a full-time OT to serve the Minneapolis/Saint Paul Position Summary: The Occupational Therapist (OT) evaluates and treats patients to improve their ability to perform daily living and work activities. You’ll design and implement individualized therapy plans to help patients regain independence in their home environment while coordinating care with the broader rehabilitation team. Key Responsibilities:
- Provide effective patient care using approved therapy techniques and procedures
- Evaluate patients’ condition, function level, and treatment goals
- Develop individualized treatment plans and update as needed
- Supervise COTAs and HHAs per care plan requirements
- Document treatment notes and progress in the patient’s chart daily
- Assist patients and families with home exercise programs and adaptive equipment needs
- Recommend and evaluate adaptive equipment for the home setting
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations and company policies
- Coordinate total patient care with the healthcare team
- Complete discharge summaries and obtain orders when needed
- Submit patient documentation and visit records in a timely manner Qualifications: Qualifications:
- Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) in MN
- Minimum of 1 year of OT experience preferred
- Experience with OASIS and WellSky (Kinnser) strongly preferred
- Current TB test (within last 12 months) and CPR certification
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Ability to attend a 2–3 day orientation at our Minnetonka Apply Today! Join Nightingale Home Healthcare and bring your skills and compassion into the homes of those who need it most. Apply now to start making a difference!
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients to improve their daily living and work activities within their home environment. They are responsible for designing individualized treatment plans, supervising support staff, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must be a licensed Occupational Therapist in Minnesota with a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Experience with OASIS and WellSky software is strongly preferred, along with current CPR certification and a TB test.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Minnesota, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (155 salary observations; 508 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,566 salary observations; 27,651 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 ~$161k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $163k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $156k–$166k | Occupational Therapy median $90k (middle half $79k–$102k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Minnesota vs national | $90k median in Minnesota | $97k nationally (−7%)155 state / 5,566 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$163k in purchasing power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Minnesota | 164 active | 8,982 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 38% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Minnesota Occupational Therapist listings: 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 19% offer loan repayment201 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,074 in the last 30 days | 1,790 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 |
| Home Care Providers Group | silver tier, 71/100 | Top Employers work-life index37 active listings |
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