Occupational Therapist, Acute Care

Allina Health; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 59,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Allina Health Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a per diem position in a fast-paced acute care setting. The role offers 8-hour day/evening shifts, weekend rotation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional patient care.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in OT, MN or WI OT license at hire, and basic life support certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• 0 to 2 years occupational therapist experience.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist - MN or WI required upon hire depending on service area.
• Current BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or Allina in-house BLS within 30 days of hire.
• Valid Driver’s License required upon hire; MN/WI residents must obtain a valid license within 60 days if providing services for Home Care and Hospice.

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 time needed to reach those levels.
• Coordinates care with inter-disciplinary referrals or referrals to other practitioners.
• Participates in performance and process improvement activities for the department.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Location

2800 10th Ave Receiving Dock Minneapolis, MN 55407-1311

Date Posted

September 24, 2026

Department

31002000 Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute Inpatient Acute Therapy Abbott Northwestern

Shift

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week

0

Union Contract

SEIU-Interim-Abbott Northwestern Therapists-PAT

Weekend Rotation

Occasional

Job Summary

At Allina Health/CKRI, we offer Occupational Therapists the opportunity to make an impact on the lives of individuals in our community. Become part of a supportive team that values your expertise, fosters professional growth, and the resources to deliver exceptional care. You’ll find your purpose in helping others regain their independence, a culture of innovation, and the chance to be a vital part of a leading rehabilitation institute transforming lives every day.

Key Position Details

• Per diem (0.0 FTE) position offering flexibility to fit your lifestyle
• 8-hour day and evening shifts
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced Acute Care Department
• Weekend rotation required, with a minimum commitment of 2 weekend shifts per month and up to 4 weekend shifts per month
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care
• Gain exposure to a diverse patient population and a wide variety of clinical experiences
• Ideal for clinicians looking to maintain flexibility while keeping their acute care skills sharp

Job Description

Provides care that is appropriate, efficient, and effective in meeting the customer's requirements for occupational therapy in a hospital, outpatient clinic, home health, mental health, skilled nursing facility or community based settings.

Principal 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
• 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)

Driver’s License Requirement

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

Physical Demands

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

Pay Range

Pay Range: $43.00 to $48.00 per hour. The pay described reflects the base hourly 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.

Benefit 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.

• 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.

Company Overview

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 and Inclusion

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere for our employees, patients, and community.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

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