Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$34-$51.25/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Avera Health as a Occupational Therapist – $15K Sign-On, Loan Repayment in Yankton, South Dakota, United States. Location: Avera Sacred Heart Pavilion Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (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.
- Signing bonus: $15,000.
- Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $10,000)
- PTO available day 1
- Up to 5% employer retirement match
- Career development and mentorship
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Avera Health in Yankton, South Dakota, United States.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for the daily coordination and delivery of occupational therapy services, including evaluating patients and implementing individualized treatment programs. Communicates effectively with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and families to achieve treatment goals and maintain high standards of care.
Requirements
Requires an active occupational therapy license in the state of practice. Preferred qualifications include 1-3 years of clinical patient care experience.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 47 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 68% have no call, 64% 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 2.9% 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.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis 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...
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