New Grad Occupational Therapist

Allina Health; United States; On-site; USD 74,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Allina Health's Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute is hiring new graduate Occupational Therapists to build a solid clinical foundation under expert mentorship. You'll gain exposure to diverse specialties, patient populations, and settings while growing into a practicing clinician within a regional team.

The program supports transition from student to clinician, with pathways for growth, development, and long-term impact across Minnesota and western Wisconsin locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• 0 to 2 years occupational therapist experience.
• New graduates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapy to patients and generates a therapy diagnosis by gathering patient data and assessing the patient.
• Designs, implements and modifies therapeutic interventions and educates patient and family in treatment goals.
• Coordinates care with inter-disciplinary referrals and participates in performance and process improvement activities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program

Job description

Location Address: 2925 Chicago Ave Loading Dock Minneapolis, MN 55407-1321 Date Posted: September 14, 2026 Department: Shift: Day (United States of America) Shift Length: Hours Per Week: 40 Union Contract: Non-Union-NCT Weekend Rotation:

Job Summary

Launch your Occupational Therapy career with Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute, where you'll build a strong clinical foundation while working alongside some of the leading rehabilitation experts in the region. Our mentorship program provides dedicated support, professional development, and guidance as you transition from student to practicing clinician. Gain exposure to a wide range of specialties, patient populations, and care settings while developing the skills and confidence to thrive. At CKRI, you're not just starting a job; you're beginning a career designed for long-term growth and impact.

Key Position Details

Important Dates: New grad Occupational Therapists are encouraged to apply before graduation but can do so after graduation as well (May grads can apply as soon as January; December grads as soon as August). We hire and start new graduates year-round depending on available positions.

Application Requirements

We define a new graduate as an Occupational Therapist with less than 1 year of Occupational Therapist work experience. Please include a current, detailed copy of your resume. You will indicate your preferences for location and department in the application. By applying, you will be considered for all Occupational Therapist positions within the Allina system that hire new grads.

Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:

• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
• Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)

Valid Driver’s License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver’s license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment if providing services for Home Care and Hospice

Work Schedule

Various shifts and FTEs may be available. You would interview and be considered for all work schedule availability. Shifts may be 8 or 10 hours. Weekends may be every other or every third. FTEs for new graduates are often 0.75-1.0 (60-80 hours per two-week pay period). The work schedule details are determined during the job offer and are dependent on what positions are available at that time.

Pay

Pay for Occupational Therapist in the hospital follows the union step scale which factors in degree and length of service. The current base rate for non-union positions for a new grad Occupational Therapist is $39.50/hour. Specifics around pay, including float differentials will be discussed at the time of the job offer.

Twin Cities Metro Hospitals: Abbott (Minneapolis, MN) United (St. Paul, MN) Mercy (Coon Rapids, MN) Mercy - Unity Campus (Fridley, MN) St. Francis (Shakopee, MN) Hospitals in our Surrounding Communities: Buffalo, MN Cambridge, MN Faribault, MN Hastings, MN New Ulm, MN Owatonna, MN River Falls, WI

The CKRI broad geographic footprint offers unique opportunities to collaborate across specialties while remaining part of one integrated rehabilitation team. With 30+ outpatient locations across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. For a comprehensive list of all locations and specialties, click here.

Pay Range: $35.61 to $48.81 per hour. The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work. Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

Job Description

Principle Responsibilities Provides therapy to patients. Generates a therapy diagnosis by gathering patient data and assessing the patient. Designs, implements and modifies therapeutic interventions. Educates patient and family in establishing goals of treatment. Sets improvement levels and determines the amount of time needed to reach that level. Uses re-examination to determine whether predicted outcomes are reasonable modifies as necessary. Accommodates selection of tests and measures and therapeutic interventions to the age of the patient/client. Reports and records service charges. Provides safe patient equipment, ensures personal safety and safe work environment. Selects and delegates appropriate tasks of the plan of care. Supervises therapeutic programs and activities carried out by aides. Coordinates care with inter-disciplinary referrals or referrals to other practitioners. Participates in performance improvement and process improvement activities for the department. Supports and promotes new services as requested. Provides ongoing input to enhance the services provided by the department. Develops and promotes new and current programs as requested. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program 0 to 2 years occupational therapist experience

Licenses/Certifications

Licensed Occupational Therapist - MN Department of Health required if service area is in Minnesota upon hire

Licensed Occupational Therapist - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required if service area is in Wisconsin upon hire

Physical Demands

Medium Work*: Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently

Benefits Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members. Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey. We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

Benefits include: Medical/Dental PTO/Time Away Retirement Savings Plans Life Insurance Short-term/Long-term Disability Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness) Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer *Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union. People at Allina Health have a career of making a difference in the lives of the millions of patients we see each year at our 90+ clinics, 12 hospitals and through a wide variety of specialty care services in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We’re a not-for-profit organization committed to enriching your career by providing ongoing training, competitive compensation, support for work-life balance and ways to give back to the communities we serve. Join our team of 27,000+ employees – your career opportunities are limitless! Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere for our employees, patients, and community.

Diversity

Allina Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

E-Verify

Allina Health is an E-Verify Employer Allina Health complies with federal requirements to verify the employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Allina Health is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to records available from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization. An E-Verify case must be created no later than the third business day after the employee starts work for pay. All Forms I-9 must be completed and received by the Office of Human Resources accordingly. For more information, link to: Right to Work Poster (e-verify.gov) E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish