Occupational Therapist | Clara's House

At Clara’s House, this position provides occupational therapy services to preschool-aged children through adolescents receiving outpatient services within the Partial Hospitalization Program through the St. Cloud Hospital. Patients may present with physical, medical, and/or psychological needs that impact their functioning and participation in daily activities.

The Occupational Therapist facilitates generalized occupational therapy groups tailored to a range of ages and developmental levels, and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to recommend appropriate occupational therapy interventions. Responsibilities include evaluating patient needs, establishing treatment goals as appropriate, and providing individualized and group-based interventions to support patient functioning and therapeutic progress.

The Occupational Therapist also develops and facilitates specialized treatment programs based on patient needs and utilizes current technology, evidence-informed treatment techniques, and appropriate modalities in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

Schedule:

• Full-time | 80 hours every two weeks | Onsite
• Days | Monday-Friday | 7:30 a.m.- 4 p.m.
• No nights, weekends, or holidays!

Pay and Benefits:

• Starting pay begins at $80,016.42 per year and increases with experience
• Salary range:  $73,112.00- $109,699.20 per year
  • Salary range is based on a 1.0 FTE, reduced FTE will result in a prorated offer rate.
• $5,000 hiring bonus and $5,000 relocation bonus
• Full-time benefits: medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more!
• Tuition reimbursement and college grant programs available
• As a nonprofit organization, CentraCare is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of occupational therapy and successful completion of clinical training required.
• Prior experience must provide clear evidence of clinical skills beyond basic entry level for the position in which the applicant is applying for. Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Occupational Therapist Certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• Licensed Occupational Therapist Registered through the State of Minnesota as a Licensed Occupational Therapist required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Healthcare Provider card required per established policy.
• Due to licensure requirements pertaining to children’s residential facilities, staff who supervise residents at Clara’s House must be at least 21 years old.

To be eligible for the hiring bonus you must be an external candidate who is hired into an eligible full-time or part-time benefited position. Previous CentraCare employees qualify if they have not worked for CentraCare for at least 9 months at the date of hire. Relocation assistance requirements: Must accept a position that offers benefits and may not have worked for CentraCare in the last 9 months. Must currently reside more than 50 miles away from Waite Park and relocate within 30 miles of Waite Park. CentraCare hiring incentives to include but not limited to, hiring and relocation bonuses may be discontinued at any time.

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.