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Occupational Therapist, Float - Pediatrics

HealthPartners logoHealthPartners$35.30–$52.94/hrSaint Louis Park, MN; Maple Grove, MN; Burnsville, MNPosted 1w agoStill open, checked every night

How this pay compares

This posting states $35.30–$52.94 an hour. Open occupational therapist jobs in Minnesota post a median of $44.63 an hour, the middle half $41.83–$50, across 68 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. 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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Workplace injuries

Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park reported 114 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 5,640,392 hours worked: 4.0 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. With its hours, the best estimate leaning on similar sites is 4.1 per 100 full-time workers. 3 of them describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.

Licensed in another state?

Minnesota issues and accepts OT Compact privileges: an occupational therapist or OT assistant whose home state is a member can take this job on a compact privilege instead of a Minnesota license. (Occupational Therapy Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a Minnesota license, apply to the Minnesota Board of Occupational Therapy Practice for a license by endorsement ($185, by its own page): what Minnesota asks. Every state's OT Compact status.

What Minnesota requires of an occupational therapist

Occupational Therapist license, from the Minnesota Board of Occupational Therapy Practice.

  • An applicant with current NBCOT certification is licensed by equivalency (Minn. Stat. 148.6412), and one without it may be licensed by reciprocity on a current credential from a state whose standards the board finds equivalent (148.6415). The application includes NBCOT certification documentation or license verification sent directly by the other jurisdiction, a six-year work history and a criminal background check (148.6420).
  • Staying active: Licenses renew every two years, by the first day of the month after the licensee's birth month, with at least 24 contact hours of continuing education per two-year period (Minn. Stat. 148.6423, 148.6443).

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About the job

Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Occupational Therapist (Float) to join our Pediatric Rehab team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary

Provide direct patient care across multiple outpatient rehabilitation sites within the health system. This position is designed to support departmental staffing continuity by covering extended leave-of-absence and planned or unplanned PTO absences, providing clinical teams and patients with consistent coverage during periods of sustained need. The Float OT is assigned a primary geographic region and will predominantly serve sites within that region. Based on organizational need, assignments may occasionally extend to an adjacent region. System-wide deployment outside the primary region is uncommon and would occur only in exceptional circumstances, with advance notice provided whenever operationally feasible. The Float OT provides patient-focused, evidence-based occupational therapy within state licensure and clinical guidelines.

The Occupational Therapist Float is responsible for assuring that the PNHS values of Head + Heart, Together, are achieved through daily departmental operations. This includes, but is not limited to, direct patient care, professional growth and development, outcome/competency monitoring, compliance with professional organizations, regulatory standards, and regulatory agencies; and participating in process improvements to advance patient care outcomes and satisfaction.

The Rehabilitation Services Occupational Therapist Float will communicate timely, clearly and in a professional manner with staff, patients, patient family members, physicians, and other internal/external customers. The staff member will demonstrate skills in listening, conflict management, system problem solving, decision-making and process improvement. Therapists will practice in compliance with professional standards and professional code of ethics.

Positions may require some weekend shifts as determined.

Work Schedule:

24 hours per week (0.6 FTE)

-Schedule built out 2-3 months in advance

-Locations include Saint Louis Park, Burnsville, Maple Grove

-Generally scheduled for three 8-hour shifts per week

-Monday through Friday, daytime hours with the possibility of a Saturday shift

Required Qualifications

  • Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
  • Licensed with the Minnesota Department of Health as Occupational Therapist
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Proficient with communication and data processing equipment.
  • Proficient in clinical apparatus related to area of expertise.
  • Proficient in organization electronic medical record software.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Recommend membership in related professional organization such as the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), the Minnesota Occupational Therapy Association (MOTA), or the American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT).

Benefits

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health

As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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