Occupational Therapist- St. Paul Elder Services

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$38-$51.5/hr

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Job Description

Occupational Therapist – ST. PAUL Elder Services

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

Position Summary

St. Paul Elder Services is seeking a compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapist to provide patient-centered therapy services to residents. The Occupational Therapist will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, provide skilled therapy, and monitor progress to help residents achieve meaningful functional outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans and measurable goals.
  • Provide skilled occupational therapy services based on patient needs and current best practices.
  • Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed.
  • Educate residents, families, caregivers, and staff on therapeutic techniques and strategies.
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
  • Collaborate with nursing, physicians, families, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
  • Participate in care conferences, staff meetings, quality improvement activities, and required training.
  • Supervise and appropriately delegate tasks to support personnel within professional guidelines.
  • Promote resident safety, rights, dignity, and independence.
  • Follow infection control, safety, emergency preparedness, and organizational policies.
  • Maintain professional standards and participate in ongoing education and development.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
  • Current NBCOT certification.
  • Valid Wisconsin Occupational Therapist license.
  • Strong communication, organization, clinical reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
  • Commitment to patient-centered care and professional development.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted.
  • Ability to use computers and medical equipment.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

What We Offer

  • $38.00–$51.50 per hour
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults.
  • A culture focused on teamwork, dignity, respect, and exceptional resident care.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join the St. Paul Elder Services team and help our residents achieve greater independence and quality of life. Apply today to become part of our dedicated Therapy Services team!

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationSafety compliance

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 41 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 49% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs · 16 employers

8
<$105k
5
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k
5
$135k-150k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
91%
Sign-on bonus
68%
CME allowance
50%
Loan repayment
36%
Relocation assistance
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Citrus Heights, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Acute Care Occupational Therapist

Sentara Health · Hampton, Virginia

$96k-$141k
#3

Occupational Therapist

$96k-$141k
#4

Acute Care Occupational Therapist - Flexi

$96k-$141k
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,467 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Kaukauna

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$333k
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 (Aug 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.

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Benefits & Perks

Supportive and collaborative work environment
Professional development opportunities