Occupational Therapist, Hand

Location Address: 775 Prairie Center Drive
Suite 440
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
 Date Posted: October 27, 2026 Department: 31262101 CKRI Sports PT-Eden Prairie Shift: Day (United States of America) Shift Length: 8 hour shift Hours Per Week: 32 Union Contract: Non-Union-NCT Weekend Rotation: None 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: This position is considered a Resource role - employee will float to other clinics based on staffing needs 0.8 FTE (64 hours per two-week pay period) 8-hour day shifts No weekends Job Description: Provides care that is appropriate, efficient, and effective patient care meeting the customer’s requirements for Hand Therapy. Principle Responsibilities Provides Occupational Therapy services to clients. Initiates assessment of client per diagnosis and generates a therapy diagnosis for hand / upper extremity conditions. Designs, implements and modifies a therapeutic treatment plan and interventions based on client needs and response to care. Accommodates selection of tests and measures and therapeutic interventions based on age and cultural considerations. Consults with and involve client and family/caregiver to establish appropriate goals, timelines, and desired outcomes based on client impairment or functional limitations. Educates client, family members or others involved in care of treatment plan including age specific and cultural considerations. Continuously assesses needs of client and functional deficits, progress toward goals, and progressing plan of care based on established care guidelines. Uses re-examination to determine whether predicted outcomes are reasonable modifies as necessary. Selects and delegates appropriate tasks of the plan of care per professional guidelines. Initiates appropriate referrals to other disciplines and coordinates care with inter-disciplinary referrals. Coordinates, communicates, documents and bills per program, regulatory and professional standards. Uses communication techniques that reflect attention to age, cultural and population specific needs of the patient and family. Provides safe patient equipment, ensures personal safety and safe work environment. Promotes rehab services by ensuring patient and physician satisfaction. Participates in performance improvement and process improvement activities for the department. Supports and promotes new services as requested. Participates in clinical education and staff meetings. Provides ongoing input to enhance the services provided by the department. Assists co-workers in managing the teams’ productivity/performance targets. Manages their daily patient schedule. Assists in maintaining an efficient clinic flow including assisting with scheduling, cleaning rooms and laundry. Educates and mentors clinicians. Develops and delivers professional practice and performance improvement activities specific to hand therapy. Assists or leads best practice development for hand therapy. Develops new programs as appropriate for hand therapy. Performs clinical orientation and mentoring for clinical competence for hand programs. Participates in peer interviewing related to area of specialization. Assists with hand therapy service development including supply review, chart audit tool and complete audits, annual clinical competency. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program 2 to 5 years experience in hand therapy Licenses/Certifications Licensed Occupational Therapist - MN Department of Health required if providing services in Minnesota upon hire Licensed Occupational Therapist - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required if providing services 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) 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: $41.28 to $57.11 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. 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. 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.