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Hiring for Occupational Therapist in Devils Lake, ND

Occupational TherapistContract

Listed compensation

$2,840/week

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Number of Weeks
  • 13
  • Shift Information
  • 5x8 40hrs

Pay Rate

$2840 total weekly gross - $71/hour($32/hour W-2 taxable, $39/hour non taxable stipend)

Will consider new grads with IP/OP experience. prefer 2+ years of experience. Inpatient and/or Outpatient required

Job Description Summary

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients in compliance with licensure standards. The Occupational Therapist works with an interdisciplinary team contributing to patient goal development, care planning and identifying barriers to discharge.

The therapist provides patient centered care and ensures to educate the patient/family on treatment procedures, assistive devices, home programs and other topics related to their health and well-being.

Job Description

  • Selects and performs evaluation and treatment methods which correlates to the age of the patient, the patient's diagnosis, symptoms and physician orders and documents per chart and review standards.
  • Orients patients, family and/or other appropriate parties to the purpose and procedures of the therapy evaluation and treatment. Provides appropriate patient education, family teaching and support which relates to the needs of the patient and family.
  • Coordinates treatment schedules with disciplines using appropriate scheduling procedures.
  • Monitors program effectiveness and outcomes, initiating programs and development of new programs.
  • Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.
  • Obtains and documents appropriately all required and pertinent patient information, including precautions, orders, and initial plan of care.
  • Participates with inter-disciplinary team in the development and accurate documentation of a discharge plan.
  • Identifies significant changes in patient's condition and takes appropriate actions, as evidenced in reporting, staffing consultations and documentation.
  • Provides clinical supervision to OTA in a collaborative manner following state licensure and care delivery standards.
  • Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Certification

  • Occupational Therapist | North Dakota State Board of Occupational Therapy | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
  • Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) | National Board Cert. Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) | prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
  • Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record | Drivers License - Current State Licensed | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Prior to Start Date | Learning Management System

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating and treating patients while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to develop care plans. They also provide patient education and ensure effective discharge planning in compliance with licensure standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Occupational Therapist license in North Dakota and NBCOT certification. A minimum of 2 years of experience is preferred, though new graduates with relevant inpatient or outpatient experience will be considered.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningInpatient CareOutpatient Care

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for North Dakota is 89.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$107k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $120k in an average-cost state. 58.8% of North Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 43% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in North Dakota?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$67k–$148kOccupational Therapy median $101k (middle half $84k–$110k)28 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$120k in purchasing powerNorth Dakota index 89.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in North Dakota23 active9,374 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 43% no call · 60% no weekends40 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

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 14 employers
11
<$105k
7
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
2
$140k
1
$207k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
96%
CME allowance
57%
Sign-on bonus
48%
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Ace Home Health Care & Hospice · San Jose, California

$154k-$207k
#2

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

Healthcare Recruitment Counselors · Matawan, New Jersey

$140k
#3

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist (OT) Acute Care

$80k-$130k
+ 21 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.

Living in Devils Lake

Median resident rent
$711/mo
Residents’ average commute
12 min
State income tax
Up to 2.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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