Occupational Therapist, Acute
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Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Allina Health as a Occupational Therapist – Acute, Every Other Weekend in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides therapy to patients.
- Generates a therapy diagnosis by gathering patient data and assessing the patient.
- Designs, implements and modifies therapeutic interventions.
- Educates patient and family in establishing goals of treatment.
Requirements
- MN Department of Health required if service area is in Minnesota upon hire Licensed Occupational Therapist
- house BLS training (within 30 days of hire) Valid Driver’s License required upon hire
- MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver’s license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment if providing services for Home Care and Hospice Physical Demands Medium Work
-: Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $74,069 - $101,525/year
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Part-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Allina Health in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Occupational Therapist, Acute position at Allina Health includes the following lifestyle factors: flexible scheduling. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Occupational Therapy position at Allina Health is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Compensation Analysis
Allina Health lists compensation for this psychologist position at $74k to $102k annually.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $49 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Why This Position Stands Out
- Flexible scheduling options available
- Transparent compensation ($74k–$102k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Occupational therapy, Patient assessment, Therapeutic interventions, Patient education, Care coordination, Rehabilitation, Inpatient care, Acute therapy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: Provides occupational therapy services by assessing patients, designing therapeutic interventions, and coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams. Ensures safe patient care, maintains accurate records, and participates in departmental performance improvement activities.
Benefits package: Medical/Dental, PTO/Time Away, Retirement Savings Plans, Life Insurance, Short-term/Long-term Disability, Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness), Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Support. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Job Details
Employment Type
Part-time
Posted
13d ago
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