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Occupational Therapist - HandAllina Health • Buffalo, MN, United States
Occupational Therapist - Hand

Occupational Therapist - Hand

Allina Health • Buffalo, MN, United States
9 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Location Address : 300 Catlin St

Suite 101

Buffalo, MN 55313-2035

Date Posted : November 18, 2025

Department :

40002200 Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute Occupational Therapy Buffalo Hospital

Shift :

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length : 8 hour shift

Hours Per Week : 32

Union Contract : Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation : Occasional

Job Summary :

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.

Key Position Details :

  • 0.8 FTE (64-hours per two-week pay period)
  • 8-hour day shifts (M-Thurs 8a-430p)
  • occasional weekends approximately 1 out of 8
  • Certified Hand Specialist a plus

Job Description :

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.
  • Education and mentor 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
  • BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required within 60 Days
  • 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 : $39.19 to $53.72 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.

    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 up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

    In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.

    Benefits include : Medical / Dental

    PTO / Time Away

    Retirement Savings Plans

    Life Insurance

    Short-term / Long-term Disability

    Paid Caregiver Leave

    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.
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