Pays $34-$52/hr — Occupational Therapist market median is ~$106k (357 jobs)
Occupational Therapist - Home Health | Full-Time
About the Role
Home health OT, day shifts, 40 hrs/week. $10K sign-on. Sioux Falls, SD.
Join Sanford Health as a Occupational Therapist – Home Health, $10K Sign-On in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $34 - $52/hour.
- Signing bonus: $10,000.
- Mileage Reimbursement
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The occupational therapist assesses patients and designs personalized treatment programs to help them recover and maintain functional abilities. They also document patient progress, provide education, and collaborate with healthcare providers and family members.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid occupational therapy license in the state of practice and possess or obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. A valid driver's license is required for travel to patient homes.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 42 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 67% have no call, 67% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for South Dakota is 88.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$89k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $101k in an average-cost state. 58.2% of South Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Location & Logistics
South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$89k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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