Occupational Therapist
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join JENKINS LIVING CENTER INC as a Occupational Therapist – Skilled Nursing Facility, Day Shift in Watertown, SD, USA.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with JENKINS LIVING CENTER INC in Watertown, SD, USA.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating and developing treatment programs for residents and outpatients in collaboration with physicians. They also supervise and direct the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to ensure effective patient care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy and possess a current license in the State of South Dakota. The role requires strong communication, documentation, and interdisciplinary team skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 64% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for South Dakota is 88.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 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.
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