Occupational Therapist

Join our CentraCare Rehabilitation Team as a full-time Occupational Therapist serving our critical access hospital and clinic settings! This position offers a regular schedule primarily based in Paynesville, with a flexibility to cover our Melrose location based on department and patient need. You’ll deliver comprehensive occupational therapy services to a diverse population across both inpatient and outpatient settings, providing care for patients of all ages with a strong emphasis on expanding our existing pediatric services.

At CentraCare Paynesville and Melrose, our teams thrive on a strong work culture grounded in a warm, supportive, family-like community feel. We pride ourselves on collaborative care, evidence-based practice and professional growth while ensuring our rural communities receive top-tier healthcare close to home.

Schedule

• Full time | 80 hours every two weeks
• Monday-Friday | 8:00 am- 4:30 pm

Pay and Benefits

• Starting salary begins at $80,664.48 and increases with experience
• Salary range: $71,676.80-$109,699.20 per year
• Salary range is based on a 1.0 FTE, reduced FTE will result in a prorated offer rate
• $5,000 hiring bonus | $5,000 relocation bonus available for qualified candidates
• Full time benefits: medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more!

Qualifications

• Associate Degree Graduate of an accredited school of occupational therapy required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Healthcare Provider card required prior to completion of unit orientation required
• Licensed by the MN Board of Occupational Therapy as an occupational therapist or current temporary permit required
• License required within 90 days from date of exam
• Prior experience in pediatrics preferred

• To be eligible for the hiring bonus, student loan repayment or relocation bonus, you must be an external candidate who is hired into an eligible full time or part time benefited position.
• Previous CentraCare employees qualify if they have not worked for CentraCare for at least 9 months at the date of hire.
• CentraCare hiring incentives to include but not limited to, hiring and relocation bonuses may be discontinued at any time.
• Relocation bonus must meet distance requirements.
• Full-time or Part-time status may impact bonus amount.

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.