Occupational Therapist
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. 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. 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).
Occupational therapists in Minnesota: pay by town and employer
Medicare rating of Lifecare Medical Center
Medicare gives Lifecare Medical Center no star rating (Jul 2026). 82% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Minnesota hospitals by rating.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Medicare lists Lifecare Medical Center as a non-profit hospital: the kind of employer PSLF counts (a government organization or a 501(c)(3) non-profit) for its own full-time staff, toward forgiveness of federal Direct Loans after 120 qualifying payments. The federal PSLF Help Tool confirms an employer by the EIN on your W-2. Every PSLF-eligible hospital hiring.
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.) Every state's OT Compact status.
Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs in our research
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- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 52.7% · Stating an hourly rate 32.4%
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About the job
LifeCare Medical Center, the employer of choice, has a dynamic
opportunity for the right individual as an Occupational Therapist. This fulltime position performs and analyzes
tests and measurements of disabilities resulting from disease and injury. The
ideal candidate is detail orientated, self-motivated and proficient to perform
the testing required for analysis. Apply today for this exciting front-line position,
close connection to our patients and residents.
Essential Functions
- Properly evaluates
patients and plans therapy programs consistent with standard procedures.
- Applies proper
diagnostic and prognostic tests to determine functional ability level of
development.
- Treats patients using a
prescribed treatment plan and treatment procedures consistent with doctor's
orders and policy and procedure.
- Correctly determines
need for and constructs supportive, protective and/or adaptive devices and equipment.
- Provides individuals
with available sources to obtain
therapeutic equipment.
- Cares for patients
according to growth and development. Neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults
and geriatrics.
- Assists in
developing new programs of patient treatment.
Preferred requirements
- Bachelor of Science in
Occupational Therapy from accredited institution
offering this
specialty.
- Must be eligible for
certification by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
- MN License.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
From LifeCare Medical Center's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About LifeCare Medical Center
LifeCare Medical Center is a nonprofit critical access hospital with an emergency department in Roseau, MN. Its job board posts jobs for therapists, EMTs and paramedics and nurses. Source: CMS Hospital General Information
Based in Roseau, MNHires in MinnesotaPay on its listings: 11.1% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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