Pays $70,720 - $106,600/year — Occupational Therapist market median is ~$124k (68 jobs)
Occupational Therapist | Acute | PRN
About the Role
PRN occupational therapy at Avera McKennan. Work every 4th weekend and 1-2 holidays per year. $34-$51/hr. Pick your days.
Join Avera Health as a Occupational Therapist | Acute | PRN in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Location: Avera McKennan Hospital Worker Type: PRN Work Shift: Primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays (United States of America) Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain confidentiality.
Requirements
- The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
- These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $70,720 - $106,600/year
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Work with Avera Health in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Licensure & Certifications
Requires a valid Occupational Therapist license in the state of practice. Preferred candidates have 1-3 years of clinical patient care experience.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapy — Occupational Therapist Career Context
In South Dakota, Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$120k across 13 listings, vs ~$97k nationally (8,525 listings).
South Dakota's cost-of-living index is 89.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$43k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $48k in an average-cost state — South Dakota ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 58.2% of South Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.3% 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 ~$43k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k 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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