Hand Therapist - Outpatient Orthopedics

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$73K–$110K /yr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Hand Therapist to join our rehab team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for assuring that the PNHS values of Head + Heart, Together, are achieved through daily departmental operations. This includes, but is not limited to, direct patient care, professional growth and development, outcome/competency monitoring, compliance with professional organizations, regulatory standards, and regulatory agencies; and participating in process improvements to advance patient care outcomes and satisfaction.

The Rehabilitation Services Occupational Therapist will communicate timely, clearly and in a professional manner with staff, patients, patient family members, physicians, and other internal/external customers. The staff member will demonstrate skills in listening, conflict management, system problem solving, decision-making and process improvement. Therapists will practice in compliance with professional standards and professional code of ethics.

Work Schedule: TBD

Required Qualifications

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination

  • Doctorate, master’s, or bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification

  • Licensed with the Minnesota Board of Occupational Therapy Practice
  • Registered nationally through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Proficient with communication and data processing equipment.
  • Proficient in clinical equipment related to area of expertise.
  • Proficient in organization electronic medical record software.

Preferred Qualifications

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination

  • Experience as an Occupational Therapist preferably in a medical setting with primarily hand patients

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification

  • Recommend membership in related professional organization such as the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), the Minnesota Occupational Therapy Association (MOTA), or the American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT)

Benefits

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health

As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Key Responsibilities

The Hand Therapist is responsible for providing direct patient care and ensuring departmental operations align with organizational values. This includes monitoring outcomes, maintaining regulatory compliance, and participating in process improvements to enhance patient satisfaction.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in occupational therapy and be licensed by the Minnesota Board of Occupational Therapy Practice and NBCOT. Proficiency in clinical equipment and electronic medical records is required, with experience in hand therapy preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical Equipment Proficiency

Orthopedic Surgery — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 66% are remote, 38% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$92k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $93k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Hand Therapist - Outpatient Orthopedics at Capitol View Transitional Care Center a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Counseling — ranked against 13,755 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Salary Distribution37 jobs · 20 employers

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<$90k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
63%
CME allowance
23%
Loan repayment
20% this job
PSLF eligible
13% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 13,755 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Minneapolis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$365k
Typical market rent
$1,682/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
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.

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Capitol View Transitional Care Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Saint Paul, Minnesota
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Retirement program
Time away from work
Insurance options
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Onsite clinic