Occupational Therapist - 40k Bonus
Listed compensation
$38-$50/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Join Our Team! We’ve got your back (and your student loans)! Join our team and enjoy monthly student loan repayment contributions beginning on day one!
About the Position
At Big Stone Therapies, you are part of a comprehensive health family rooted in our core values of faith, family, fairness, and fun. We are a growing company looking for a full-time Occupational Therapist to join our therapy team at Lakewood Health Systems in Staples, MN.
- Job Title: Occupational Therapist
- Location: Lakewood Health Systems – Staples, MN
- Position Type: Full-time, benefited, 1.0 FTE
- Hours/Schedule: Generally 40 hours per week, with a flexible Monday through Friday schedule.
Settings: Work in a setting that aligns with your interests and professional goals! Opportunities are available in Outpatient Pediatrics and Hospital Inpatient care, with the ability to focus primarily on the area that best fits your interests while providing coverage in the other setting as needed.
Whether you enjoy working with pediatric patients in an outpatient setting or prefer the variety of hospital inpatient care, we’re excited to find the right fit for you!
About Our Team
Our skilled clinicians work in collaborative care teams with energy and passion for providing the highest level of excellence in patient care. Offering PT, OT, and SLP services, we incorporate a multidisciplinary approach with great teamwork all around.
About the Communities
Staples is a small city located in central Minnesota, United States, in Wadena County. It has a rich history and offers a variety of natural beauty and recreational opportunities. Staples is surrounded by numerous lakes and parks, making it a hub for outdoor enthusiasts.
There are opportunities for fishing, boating, hiking, and wildlife watching. The city has a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere, with several community events taking place throughout the year.
The local school district provides educational opportunities for the younger population, and there are various social and cultural clubs for residents to get involved in.
What We Offer
At Big Stone Therapies, we offer an extensive array of professional development and continuing education options, including:
- 16-hours annually of paid Professional Development time
- Free in-house CE course offerings – all of which qualify for CE credits
- Annual budget allowance for additional courses
- Paid MedBridge Education subscription
- Paid Professional Memberships
- Paid License Fees
- Funding toward specialty certifications
Funding Towards Advanced Degree Programs
- Funding for in-house residency opportunities through a partnership with the Evidence in Motion (EIM) organization
- We also offer a full range of insurance and other benefits, including:
- Health, Dental, Life, Short-Term Disability, Vision insurance options
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401k with employer contribution
- 8 paid holidays (including your birthday!)
- Generous paid time off and sick leave accrual
Big Stone Therapies, Inc. is dedicated to providing excellence in rehabilitation services by optimizing health and function for families and businesses within their communities through caring, hands-on healing.
Requirements
Applicants must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapy program. They must have, or be eligible for, OT licensing in Minnesota.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality occupational therapy services in both outpatient pediatric and hospital inpatient settings. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient health and function.
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Minnesota, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (155 salary observations; 508 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,566 salary observations; 27,651 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 ~$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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.3 / 10 · above average in occupational therapy | ranked against 9,061 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $79k–$104k | Occupational Therapy median $92k (middle half $90k–$114k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Minnesota vs national | $90k median in Minnesota | $97k nationally (−7%)155 state / 5,566 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$93k in purchasing power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Minnesota | 166 active | 9,023 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 40% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $40k sign-on · loan repayment | Minnesota Occupational Therapist listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 20% offer loan repayment203 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,074 in the last 30 days | 1,790 the 30 days before (+72%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +3.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - 40k Bonus at Big Stone Therapies a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,061 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,061 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
Benefits & Perks
Living in Staples
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $221k
- Median resident rent
- $844/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 22 min
- State income tax
- Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.