Occupational Therapist

Location and Details

Location Address: 300 Catlin St Suite 101, Buffalo, MN

Date Posted: February 04, 2026

Department:  Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute Occupational Therapy Buffalo Hospital

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Shift Length: 8 hour shift

Hours Per Week: 24

Union

Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation: Occasional

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones.

We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

• FTE 0.6 (48 hours per two week pay period)
• 8-hour day shift - hours somewhat flexible
• Occasional weekends - approximately 1 in 8 weeks
• Acute care, in outpatient setting treating adults and pediatric patients
• Will also be covering Mercy hospital (Coon Rapids), Courage Kenny Kids (Coon Rapids), Mercy Hospital Unity Campus (Fridley), Courage Kenny (Golden Valley)

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.

• 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 and 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.

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

• 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)
• 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

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

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 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.

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