Pays $36-$46.5/hr — Occupational Therapist market median is ~$96k (11 jobs) · Above average in Occupational Therapy for work-life (6.8/10, vs 8,636 in this specialty)
Occupational Therapist - Worthington Medical Center | Full-Time
About the Role
Full-time occupational therapy. 4-day week, no weekends. $15K sign-on. Worthington, MN.
Join Sanford Health as a Occupational Therapist – 4-Day Week, $15K Sign-On in Worthington, Minnesota, 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: $36 - $46.50/hour.
- Signing bonus: $15,000.
- 4-Day Work Week
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No weekends required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers weekends off, day shifts only, a signing bonus. Work with Sanford Health in Worthington, Minnesota, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients with functional, cognitive, or behavioral impairments to design and implement personalized therapy programs. They also document patient progress, provide education, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to improve functional outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold the appropriate education level and state licensure as an Occupational Therapist. Possession of Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 60 days of employment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 54% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
In Minnesota, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (220 salary observations; 403 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (7,159 salary observations; 21,177 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$86k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $87k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota 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 - Worthington Medical Center | Full-Time at Sanford Health a 6.8 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.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.8/10 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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