Occupational Therapist, Registered OTR
Listed compensation
$40-$48/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Who We Are
Sholom is a mission-driven nonprofit senior care provider in the Twin Cities, offering a full continuum of services—from independent living and assisted living to memory care, hospice, home care, and more. Our vibrant, values-based culture is built on Care, Compassion, and Community. With more than a century of service, we’re dedicated to improving lives, fostering connection, and being a trusted resource. Everyone is welcome here, and everyone matters.
If you’re looking for more than a job—and want to find purpose, career growth, and community—Sholom is where you belong. Apply today and start making a difference.
Summary
The Registered Occupational therapist (OTR) assists clients to improve their ability to perform daily living tasks, basic motor functions and cognitive abilities.
Job Specifications
- Wage: $40.00-$48.00 per hour
- Hours: On call
Education, Experience and Credentials
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school in Occupational Therapy required.
- One or more years hands-on experience working with a geriatric population preferred.
- Must be licensed with the State of Minnesota as an Occupational Therapist and must maintain licensure.
- Must be registered with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
- CPR/First Aid certified through American Red Cross required.
Benefit Offerings: Sholom offers a wide variety of competitive benefits. Benefit eligibility is dependent on hours worked. Benefit offerings include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance, HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match and Hospital, Accident and Critical Illness Insurances. Competitive Paid Time off, Sick and Safe Time and Paid Holidays.
Educational Resources: Tuition Assistance Program and SNF RN/LPN Student Loan Reimbursement, Education discounts with local Universities and support navigating Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness and MN Long Term Care Nurse Forgiveness Programs.
Additional Benefits and Perks include: Gym memberships and discounts, Krupp Loan and/or Advance Programs, Employee Assistance Programs, Learn to Live Mental Health Resources, Cell Phone discounts, Movie discounts and much more!
Compensation
An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. Shift and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.
Sholom is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Key Responsibilities
Assist clients in improving their ability to perform daily living tasks. Support clients in improving basic motor functions and cognitive abilities.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from an accredited school is required, along with an active Minnesota occupational therapist license and NBCOT registration. CPR and First Aid certification through the American Red Cross are required; at least one year of hands-on experience with a geriatric population is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
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).
Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $83k–$100k | Occupational Therapy median $92k (middle half $79k–$104k)25 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| 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 | 167 active | 9,144 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 45% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Minnesota Occupational Therapist listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 21% offer loan repayment204 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,058 in the last 30 days | 1,814 the 30 days before (+69%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +4.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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