Pays $34-$46.5/hr — $9k below the Occupational Therapist market median of ~$106k (357 jobs) · Above average in Occupational Therapy for work-life (6.4/10, vs 8,636 in this specialty)
Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Rehab | Full-Time
About the Role
Outpatient OT, no weekends or holidays. Sioux Falls, SD.
Join Sanford Health as a Occupational Therapist – Outpatient, No Weekends/Holidays 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: Day (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $34 - $46.50/hour.
- Health care system access
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No weekends required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers weekends off, day shifts only. Work with Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The occupational therapist assesses patients to design and implement personalized treatment plans that improve functional, cognitive, and behavioral outcomes. They also document patient progress, educate families, and collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure high-quality care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid state license as an Occupational Therapist and possess Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. New graduates with a temporary license are eligible to apply in specific states.
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 ~$84k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k 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).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Rehab | Full-Time at Sanford Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,636 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Location & Logistics
South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$84k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.4/10 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...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 357 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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