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Alexandria, Minnesota

PRN Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$39-$48/hr

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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Nelson Care Center - Alexandria, MN 56308Position Type: PRNSalary Range: $39.00 - $48.00 HourlyJoin Our Team at Nelson Care Center in Alexandria, MN! Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist (OT) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! Nelson Care Center in Alexandria, MN, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a PRN Occupational Therapist.

About Us

Nelson Care Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community located in Alexandria, MN. Situated in the heart of Minnesota’s beautiful lakes region, employees can enjoy easy access to outdoor recreation, local shops, and the vibrant downtown area.

Nelson Care Center offers a supportive and collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development for therapists looking to advance their careers while making a meaningful impact in a welcoming community.

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.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for screening, evaluating, and re-evaluating patients to develop and revise individualized plans of care. They will work under the supervision of a physician to ensure effective rehabilitation and discharge planning for residents.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program. Additionally, an active state license and adherence to all certification and licensure requirements are mandatory.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient ScreeningPatient EvaluationCare Plan RevisionOrganizational SkillsWritten Communication

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)). 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, 18% are remote, 32% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

43 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution25 jobs

8
<$115k
7
$115k-130k
1
$135k
7
$145k-160k
2
$160k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs

CME allowance
79%
401k / retirement match
79%
Sign-on bonus
25%
Relocation assistance
18%
Loan repayment
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (OT)- South County

Home Care Providers Group · San Diego, California

$158k – $198k
#2

Home Care Occupational TherapistPer Diem

US Physical Therapy · Morristown, New Jersey

$74-$93.75/hr
#3

Home Care Occupational Therapist- (Morris County)

$74-$93.75/hr
#4

Home Care Occupational Therapist- 1099 (Queens)

$80-$90/hr
+ 41 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 9,285 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Alexandria

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$294k
Median resident rent
$934/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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