Occupational Therapist - Temporary
- Temporary
- BLS
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open occupational therapist jobs in Minnesota post a median of $44.50 an hour, the middle half $42.07–$49.50, across 55 jobs that state their pay. Occupational therapists employed in Minnesota earn a median of $44.74 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Job Overview
We are seeking a temporary occupational therapist to join our acute care team at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville!
This position will be part of our inpatient adult acute care team - occupational therapists are part of an integrated team, and work with a wide range of diagnoses and conditions. In collaboration with patients and families, the OT is responsible for providing safe and effective delivery of patient care within scope of practice. This includes examination, evaluation, diagnosis, planning, intervention and establishing outcomes. We are an outstanding multi-disciplinary team of therapists, nurses, physicians, care coordinators working together for patient outcomes!
- FTE: .9, 72 hours per pay period.
- This position is a 6-month temporary core position.
- Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 730-4 and one weekend/month.
- Full benefits such as medical, HSA, dental insurance, vision insurance, 403b, PTO, Shift Differentials, health & wellbeing resources, paid for continuing education credits, and more!
Fairview Rehabilitation offers a range of services that serve patients across 10 acute-care hospitals, 3 post-acute settings and 70 outpatient adult and pediatric therapy clinics. Consisting of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy as well as Audiology and Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab, our therapists collaborate with colleagues in all medical settings and offer dozens of specialty programs.
As an academic health system with residency and fellowship programs and a rehab-focused clinical quality team, we have a collaborative culture that is centered on learning with an emphasis on evidence based, patient-centered care. Rehab’s continuing education program offers 40+ continuing education courses per year at no cost to employees and further supports numerous external CE courses each year.
As a member of the Fairview rehab team, you would have opportunities for formal mentorship, clinical specialization and further recognition and compensation through our clinical specialist program. As an industry leader in rehabilitative care with nationally recognized programs, our therapists play a meaningful role in helping patients reach their goals and live more fulfilling lives.
Responsibilities
- The occupational therapist partners with the patient and family while performing the Evaluation/Re-evaluation
- Gathers pertinent data
- Performs examination
- Determines treatment diagnosis
- Develops an individualized plan of care through coordination with the patient and family
- Analyzes data to identify needs and potential risks
- Determines prognosis for recovery
- Establishes individualized goals with patient and/or caregiver
- Individualizes plan of care considering developmental level and cultural differences
- Implements and modifies plan of care based on reassessment and patient response
- Coordinates care and communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team for all aspects of patient care
- Establishes appropriate discharge plan
- Partners with patients and families to provide skilled intervention
- Implements plan of care
- Alters treatment/plan of care to reflect change in patient status and response to treatment
- Assesses patient and/or caregiver learning needs and provides appropriate education
- Documentation/Billing
- Uses acceptable medical terminology
- Follows professional practice standards
- Completes documentation in a timely manner per department standards
- Complies with department billing standards
- Professional Expectations
- Prioritizes tasks and patient care for effective time management
- Understands and follows professional licensure/certification requirements
- Directs team members and/or supervises students as designated
- Pursues personal and professional development to support clinical best practice
- Productivity
- Meets or exceeds departmental standards for productivity
- Quality Improvement
- Identifies opportunities for process /quality improvement
- Participates in and supports entity/system initiatives
Required Qualifications
- Occupational Therapy License in the State of Minnesota or temporary license in State of Minnesota
- Basic Life Support (American Heart Association or Red Cross)
Preferred Qualifications
- M.A./M.S. in Occupational Therapy
- 1+ years of experience in Occupational Therapy
- 1+ years of experience in acute care
- Certification with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
Benefit Overview
Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract
Compensation Disclaimer
The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
$82,305.60- $118,892.80 Annual
From Fairview Health Services's job posting, checked 6 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Fairview Health Services
Fairview Health Services is a Minnesota nonprofit health system with 10 (source: Fairview, Who We Are) academic and community hospitals and medical centers, more than 40 (source: Fairview, Who We Are) primary care clinics, 36 (source: Fairview, Who We Are) pharmacies, Ebenezer senior living and more than 34,000 (source: Fairview, Who We Are) employees. Source: Fairview, Who We Are
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