Pays $42-$56/hr — Occupational Therapist market median is ~$109k (359 jobs) · Top 25% in Occupational Therapy for work-life (7.2/10, vs 8,625 in this specialty)
Occupational Therapist
About the Role
$87K-$116K. No experience required. EPIC EMR. All ages. South Dakota. Work with a great team.
Join PorchLight Services as a Occupational Therapist in South Dakota.
Key Responsibilities
- Previous experience not required Occupational Therapist Page 3 of 3 - Experience with computerized health information systems is required. Knowledge of EPIC is strongly
Requirements
- A Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy, from an accredited college or university, is required.
- Must have the ability to obtain licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapist through South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners.
- Current BLS certificate.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with providers and all levels of staff.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $87K - $116K
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
Work with PorchLight Services in South Dakota.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
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 ~$102k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $115k 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).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at PorchLight Services a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,625 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Location & Logistics
South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$102k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 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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