Pays $35.5-$52/hrOccupational Therapist market median is ~$73k (57 jobs)

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Sanford Health
United States

Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics

Occupational TherapistNo nightsFull-Time
Posted 5mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

Full-time pediatric occupational therapist. Day shifts, 40 hours/week. Sign-on bonus eligible. Nationwide with Sanford Health.

Join Sanford Health as a Occupational Therapist – Pediatrics – Day Shift in United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $35.50 - $52/hour.
  • Sign On Bonus
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Retirement
  • Paid Time Off

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Sanford Health in United States.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist assesses clients and designs occupational therapy treatments to help them develop, maintain, and recover their ability to perform daily life tasks. This involves conducting evaluations, providing interventions for functional, cognitive, or behavioral impairments, and establishing/modifying therapy plans.

Requirements

Candidates must possess the appropriate education level required for state licensure and must be licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state(s) of practice. Certification through NBCOT is preferred for Sanford Health Facilities, and Basic Life Support certification is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Occupational TherapyClient AssessmentTreatment DesignFunctional ImpairmentsCognitive ImpairmentsBehavioral ImpairmentsPhysical EvaluationPsychosocial AbilitiesTherapy GoalsInterventionsDocumentationAge-Related TreatmentsClinical Practice GuidelinesSupervisionPatient Education

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics position at Sanford Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no night shifts. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 72% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 5.1/10 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...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 57 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution24 jobs · 15 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
52%
Sign-on bonus
38% this job
Loan repayment
14%
PSLF eligible
5%

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About Sanford Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sioux Falls, SD
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign On Bonus
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Paid Time Off