Occupational Therapist
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$36-$55/hr
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Job Description
Blue Stone Therapy is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work®
Since 2009, Blue Stone Therapy has partnered with skilled nursing and senior living communities across the Midwest to deliver individualized, high-quality physical, occupational, and speech therapy services. We are committed to strong clinical standards, consistent operations, and long-term partnerships that support meaningful patient outcomes.
Occupational Therapist (OT) - Madison, SD
Blue Stone Therapy is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide rehabilitation services to adult and geriatric patients at Bethel Lutheran Home in Madison, SD.
This role focuses on evaluating and treating adult and geriatric patients in a skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation setting. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for assessments, care plan development, and implementation of treatment programs designed to improve activities of daily living (ADLs), cognitive function, upper extremity strength, range of motion, positioning, and overall functional independence.
This position will serve multiple partner communities, including United Living Community and Peaceful Pines, with travel between locations as needed.
- What You’ll Do
- Perform occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized plans of care
- Provide skilled occupational therapy treatment focused on functional and measurable outcomes
- Address ADLs, functional mobility, cognition, strength, positioning, and discharge planning
- Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants in accordance with regulatory and company standards
- Maintain appropriate patient schedules per established guidelines
- Complete timely, accurate documentation to support quality care and reimbursement requirements
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and facility staff to support positive patient outcomes
Requirements
- What You Bring
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
- Current Occupational Therapist license (or eligibility for licensure) in applicable state
- Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute rehabilitation preferred
- Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and organizational skills
- Commitment to patient-centered care and professional standards
Why Blue Stone Therapy?
We believe exceptional care begins with exceptional clinicians. Our teams are supported by consistent leadership, collaborative partnerships, and a shared purpose of enhancing lives through quality rehabilitation services. We invest in clinical growth, strong facility relationships, and an environment where therapists can focus on delivering meaningful outcomes.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
And More
Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and the terms of applicable plans or programs.
Blue Stone Therapy is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Key Responsibilities
Perform occupational therapy evaluations and implement individualized treatment plans for adult and geriatric patients in skilled nursing settings. Responsibilities include improving activities of daily living, supervising assistants, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure positive patient outcomes.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for South Dakota is 88.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $107k in an average-cost state. 58.2% of South Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 45% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Blue Stone Therapy a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,356 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, 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 ~$95k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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