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Vivie
Burnsville, Minnesota

Occupational Therapist - Vivie

Occupational Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$43-$54/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

At Vivie, you’ll find workplace flexibility in a culture that’s unique. It’s a place where you can grow, do excellent work, and stay grounded in purpose.

Schedule: Full time | 80 hours per pay period | Monday to Friday – 8 a. m. to 4:30 p. m.

Pay Range: $43.00/hr. to $54.00/hr. (hourly, non-exempt) based on qualifications, experience, and location.

Why You’ll Love Working at Vivie

  • Flexible scheduling, autonomy, and work-life support with modern technology that makes your day easier
  • Competitive pay with employer-matched retirement, pay-on-demand options, and generous PTO + paid holidays
  • Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits
  • Paid documentation time, plus mileage, drive time or car program options
  • Career growth through scholarships, training, and professional development

As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll be at the heart of our community, delivering compassionate and personalized occupational therapy services. Whether providing direct client care, developing individualized treatment plans, you’ll play a key role in enhancing clients' independence, safety, and overall quality of life.

As a Occupational Therapist, You Will

Provide Direct Care – Evaluate clients by obtaining and interpreting subjective and objective data. Develop personalized treatment plans with short-term and long-term goals, ensuring they align with physician orders. Maintain high standards of care while adapting to different environments and client needs.

Maintain Accurate Client Records and Billing – Document all services accurately and timely using Vivie’s EMR system. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of all payer sources and authorization requirements. Document collaboration with COTAs and perform supervisory visits for HHAs as per regulatory guidelines.

Develop and Support Follow-Up Programs – Recommend and oversee continuation programs to support long-term client success and optimize discharge outcomes. Make referrals to continuation programs as necessary, ensuring clients receive the appropriate follow-up.

Communicate Effectively and Collaboratively – Maintain clear and compassionate communication with clients, families, referral sources, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team. Utilize exceptional verbal and written communication skills to ensure cohesive and effective care delivery.

Ensure Regulatory Compliance – Complete and document supervisory visits with OTAs and RA/CNAs in accordance with state and regulatory guidelines.

Other Duties as Assigned – The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

This Job Also Requires

  • Current Occupational Therapist (OT) license in the state of Minnesota.
  • CPR certification within 6 months of hire.
  • Valid driver’s license and access to an insured personal vehicle.
  • Willingness to float across regions as needed.
  • Ability to pass state mandated background check.

Strong clinical skills in occupational rehabilitation, skilled therapy services, knowledge of evidence-based occupational therapy practices.

Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to communicate effectively with clients, families, and team members.

  • Physical capability to perform all job duties.
  • Experience in home health, long-term care, or rehabilitation settings preferred.

Additional Details

  • Employment Type: Hourly, non-exempt (eligible for overtime)
  • Department: Therapy
  • Travel Requirements: Travel across regions to provide client coverage as needed.

At Vivie, we follow all federal, state, and local laws that protect against discrimination. We’re committed to creating and maintaining a workplace where everyone is treated with fairness and respect. Discrimination of any kind — based on race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, public assistance status, veteran status, familial status, disability, or any other protected characteristic — is prohibited.

We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities for all team members and applicants. That commitment extends to every part of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, pay, career development, and all other conditions of employment. In addition, Vivie will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, in accordance with state and federal law.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist provides direct client care by evaluating needs and developing personalized treatment plans to enhance independence and safety. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate clinical records, billing, and supervising support staff in accordance with regulatory guidelines.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Occupational Therapist license in Minnesota and possess a valid driver's license with access to an insured vehicle. Experience in home health, long-term care, or rehabilitation settings is preferred, along with strong clinical skills and the ability to pass a background check.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningEMR documentationClinical rehabilitationEvidence-based practiceSupervision of COTAsInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient evaluationHome health careSafety assessment

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)), so the posted ~$101k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $102k in an average-cost state. 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, 5% are remote, 41% have no call, 61% require no weekends.

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

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Vivie at Vivie a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,285 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs · 16 employers

11
<$105k
6
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
3
$135k-150k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
95%
Sign-on bonus
55%
CME allowance
50%
Loan repayment
18%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Occupational Therapist

Sentara Health · Norfolk, Virginia

$96k-$141k
#3

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
+ 21 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,285 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Burnsville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$361k
Typical market rent
$1,486/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 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 Vivie

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501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Employer-matched retirement
Pay-on-demand options
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits
Paid documentation time
Mileage reimbursement