Winona Health·Winona, Minnesota
The Occupational Therapist provides therapy programs for clients with developmental, physical, or cognitive disabilities across various specialties including pediatrics and hand therapy. Responsibilities include performing assessments, developing plans of care, and supervising COTAs and students to enhance patient performance.
Occupational Therapist 0.75 - 0.9 FTE, 60 - 72 hours per pay period Hours scheduled between 7 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday
The Occupational Therapist (OT) provides therapy programs for referred clients with developmental deficits, physical injury or illness, and/or psychological or cognitive disability in coordination with other OTs, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA), and other health professionals.
The OT evaluates and treats populations including orthopedics, neurological conditions, conditions that impact cognition, home safety and adaptations, and specialty areas including pediatrics and hand therapy.
The OT provides direct patient care, including assessment, development of the plan of care, treatment, documentation, and patient education to clients of all ages.
They direct patient participation, progression, and discharge following clinical best practice guidelines to restore, reinforce, and enhance patient performance.
They facilitate the learning of skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity.
The OT is accountable for productivity and personal, and professional growth.
They should possess the skills to be adaptable to a dynamic team environment and open to the idea of developing, promoting, and performing new programs to facilitate rehabilitation.
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for student and COTA supervision and delegation to support staff.
The role may include other duties as assigned.
No direct reports.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy curriculum.
Certification with NBCOT and licensed or pending licensure with the State of Minnesota.
Ability to demonstrate appropriate clinical skills and abilities.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Valid driver’s license.
At Winona Health, we are dedicated to offering a comprehensive and affordable benefits package for our employees and their families. While benefits may vary based on employment classification and job status, the following key benefits are available:
Health Insurance: Options for medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as mental health support and wellness incentives
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It is the policy of Winona Health to work with employees in an equitable fashion regarding promotions, transfers and position reclassifications.
Any employee wishing to apply for another available position at Winona Health must submit an application for consideration through the internal application portal.
Employees requesting to change positions should have successfully completed at least six (6) months in their current position.
Employees currently in the formal disciplinary process may be required to meet with the Director of Human Resources to determine eligibility to request transfer.
The employee’s past performance, experience, training and qualifications will be considered in transfer/hiring decisions.
Consideration for transfer or promotion is not a guarantee of transfer or promotion.
Employees may be given a chance to interview for a position when they meet the minimum position qualifications.
Winona Health is an equal opportunity employer. Winona Health does not refuse to hire, discharge, or discriminate against a person with respect to tenure, compensation, terms, upgrading, conditions, facilities, or privileges of employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local discrimination commission, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other prohibited basis of discrimination under applicable local, state, or federal law. Winona Health does not tolerate retaliation against any employee, patient/resident, physician, or other individuals pursuing concerns regarding Civil Rights issues. Winona Health adheres to ALL pertinent governmental policies and legislation including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII, as amended, and the Minnesota Human Rights Act.
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, NBCOT certification, and a valid Minnesota state license. BLS certification and a valid driver's license are also required, while a Master's degree and one year of experience are preferred.
Market context
Occupational Therapist roles in Minnesota are typically in steady demand across schools, rehab, and healthcare settings, where employers look for licensed clinicians who can support functional goals and collaborate with care teams. These openings can be competitive because they require accredited OT training, current Minnesota licensure, and strong communication skills, while benefits such as PTO, holiday pay, and insurance may vary by employer. Before applying, compare the setting and mission fit, and note that the requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time.
