Pays $36-$46.5/hr — Occupational Therapist market median is ~$118k (9 jobs)
About the Role
PRN occupational therapist, day shifts. Luverne, MN.
Join Sanford Health as a Occupational Therapist – PRN, Day Shifts in Luverne, Minnesota, United States. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $36 - $46.50/hour.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Sanford Health in Luverne, Minnesota, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist assesses patients to design and implement personalized therapy programs that help recover functional, cognitive, or behavioral abilities. They also document patient progress, educate families and patients, and collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure high-quality care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an appropriate education level and a valid state license as an Occupational Therapist. Additionally, they are required to obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 60 days of employment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
In Minnesota, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (220 salary observations; 403 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (7,159 salary observations; 21,177 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$86k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $87k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Sanford Health ranks #12 of 13 employers hiring Occupational Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 9 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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