Pays $50-$55/hr — Occupational Therapist market median is ~$109k (357 jobs) · Top 25% in Occupational Therapy for work-life (7.2/10, vs 8,730 in this specialty)
Occupational Therapist
About the Role
$104K-$114K. $5K sign-on bonus. Flexible schedule. Full or PRN. Work with a supportive rehab team.
Join Reliant Rehabilitation as a Occupational Therapist – Sign-On Bonus, Flexible Schedule in Woonsocket, South Dakota. Overview $5,000 Sign on Bonus This position may be offered as a Full-Time or PRN opening, depending on several factors. Please apply, and a member of our team will reach out to discuss available options.
Key Responsibilities
- Enhance patients’ functional abilities through direct provision, oversight, and coordination of occupational therapy services.
- Provide clinical supervision and consultation to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs).
- Contribute to the growth and sustainability of a strong occupational therapy program.
- Advance clinical and professional competencies through collaboration, self-directed learning, and continuing education.
Requirements
- Graduated from an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy program
- Holds a current and valid state license to practice as an Occupational Therapist Please note rate range is an estimate and may vary based on skill set and location(s).
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $104K - $114K
- Signing bonus: $5,000.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time or Part-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Reliant Rehabilitation in Woonsocket, South Dakota.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 43 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 67% have no call, 70% 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 ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $123k 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 6.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Reliant Rehabilitation a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,730 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Location & Logistics
South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$109k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 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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