Occupational Therapist (OT) | PRN
Listed compensation
$34-$51.25/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Per Diem
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Avera Health as a Occupational Therapist (OT) – PRN, As Needed in Mitchell, South Dakota, United States. Location: Avera Queen of Peace Therapy Worker Type: PRN Work Shift: As Needed (United States of America) Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $34 - $51.25/hour.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
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Key Responsibilities
The occupational therapist is responsible for the daily coordination and delivery of therapy services, including evaluating patients and implementing individualized treatment programs. They must also document patient progress and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team, families, and physicians.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active occupational therapy license in the state of practice. While not strictly required, 1-3 years of clinical patient care experience is preferred.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 53% have no call, 53% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for South Dakota is 88.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$89k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $100k in an average-cost state. 58.2% of South Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.2% 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 ~$89k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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