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Minot, North Dakota

Occupational Therapist (3194)

Occupational TherapistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$36.45-$56.5/hr

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Trinity Health Hospital Campus & Medical District - Minot, ND 58701
  • Position Type: Casual
  • Salary Range: $36.45 - $56.50 Hourly
  • Job Shift: Weekends

Position Summary

The Occupational Therapist provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment services to help patients regain or improve functional abilities following illness, injury, or changes in health status.

This role conducts thorough assessments, establishes individualized treatment goals, and delivers evidence-based interventions designed to maximize independence, safety, and quality of life.

Working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, rehabilitation team members, patients, and families, the Occupational Therapist contributes to coordinated, patient-centered care across the hospital and medical district.

This position functions within a supportive, interdisciplinary rehabilitation environment that values teamwork, communication, and professional collaboration.

The role also supports departmental quality initiatives, documentation standards, and ongoing professional development activities in alignment with Trinity Health standards.

Key Responsibilities

Perform occupational therapy evaluations, interpret assessment findings, and develop individualized treatment plans in alignment with physician orders and clinical standards.

Deliver therapeutic interventions focused on improving functional mobility, activities of daily living, cognitive skills, and upper-extremity performance. Document assessments, progress notes, treatment sessions, and discharge recommendations in accordance with regulatory and departmental requirements.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support care coordination, discharge planning, and patient education. Maintain treatment equipment and therapy spaces, ensuring proper use, cleanliness, and availability of necessary materials.

Participate in in-service training, quality initiatives, and continuing education to support clinical competency and program development.

Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications Required: Current ND OT license in good standing required. Basic Life Support (CPR) required within 30 days of hire. Educational Requirements: None Experience Requirements: None Special Skills or Training Requirements: None Physical Requirements: The Occupational Therapist frequently stands, walks, bends, and assists patients during therapeutic activities and mobility exercises.

The role requires the ability to lift, support, or reposition patients and handle therapy equipment of varying weights following safe patient-handling practices.

Adequate vision, hearing, and manual dexterity are essential for conducting assessments, performing interventions, and ensuring safe and accurate documentation. Environmental Requirements: Work occurs in a hospital rehabilitation environment, including patient rooms, therapy gyms, and specialized treatment areas.

The therapist may encounter bodily fluids, infectious diseases, cleaning agents, and medical equipment.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist performs comprehensive evaluations and delivers evidence-based interventions to improve patient functional abilities and independence. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care, document progress, and support departmental quality initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current North Dakota Occupational Therapy license in good standing. Basic Life Support (CPR) certification is required within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningClinical documentationInfection controlInterdisciplinary collaboration

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for North Dakota is 89.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.8% of North Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% have no call, 34% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in North Dakota?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $134k (middle half $106k–$166k)214 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingNorth Dakota index 89.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in North Dakota23 active9,362 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 16% no call · 34% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Occupational Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

28 jobs · 19 employers
6
<$85k
2
$85k-95k
12
$95k-105k
4
$105k-115k
4
$115k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

43 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
84% this job
Sign-on bonus
26%
Relocation assistance
16%
Loan repayment
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (OT)- South County

Home Care Providers Group · San Diego, California

$158k – $198k
#2

Home Care Occupational Therapist- 1099 (Queens)Per Diem

US Physical Therapy · Flushing, New York

$80-$90/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Home Health Schedule

$65-$75/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist, OT

$65-$75/hr
+ 48 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,325 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Minot

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$274k
Typical market rent
$1,260/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
87.0
State income tax
Up to 2.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Minot, ND metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.