Occupational Therapist, Per Diem

Regions Hospital; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Regions Hospital is seeking a per diem Occupational Therapist to serve adult patients on acute units within a Level 1 trauma hospital. The role offers two weekend shifts monthly and one holiday per year, with weekday shifts available to maintain coverage and support planned leaves.

Training into the 21-bed CARF-accredited Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility is available based on interest and readiness. Onboarding is thorough, with mentorship from experienced staff and ongoing in-services to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Licensed in Minnesota as an Occupational Therapist.
• Registration with the Minnesota State Department of Health as an Occupational Therapist.
• Current certification with the National Board of Certification for Occupational Therapy within six months.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to adult patients on acute units of Regions Hospital.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Document patient progress and adjust goals as needed.
• Support training into the inpatient rehabilitation facility as interest/experience allow.

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy

Licensed in Minnesota as an Occupational Therapist

Registration with the Minnesota State Department of Health as an Occupational Therapist

NBCOT certification within six months

BLS certification

Job description

Job Description

Regions has multiple weekday and weekend shifts available for a per diem OT. This OT per diem position requires two weekend shifts per month and one holiday per year. We also have consistent weekday shifts to help cover staff who have worked weekends as well as several planned leaves of absence and prefer candidates who have an interest in weekday shift coverage. The position will primarily serve adult patients on acute units of our Level 1 trauma hospital. Training into our 21‑bed CARF accredited Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility is offered based on interest, experience, and readiness. The position provides an opportunity to work with a wide range of diagnoses: general medical, general deconditioning, stroke, brain injury, spinal cord, orthopedic, intensive medical, cardiac units, and observation units. We provide a thorough onboarding process to all new hires and mentorship from experienced staff is available. Regions Rehabilitation offers in‑services on a wide range of topics that can help grow your clinical experience. Per diem positions are an excellent first step toward full‑time positions in our hospital.

Work Schedule

• 7:00 am–3:00 pm or 7:30 am–3:30 pm
• Two weekend shifts each month
• One holiday per year
• Consistent weekday shifts are available to cover leaves of absence in 2026 and into 2027

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy
• Licensed in Minnesota as an Occupational Therapist
• Registration with the Minnesota State Department of Health as an Occupational Therapist
• Current certification with the National Board of Certification for Occupational Therapy within six months
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in similar settings or diagnoses
• Advanced certification and/or licensure to support the position

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.

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 identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.