Pays $32-$46.5/hrOccupational Therapist market median is ~$156k (157 jobs) · Above average in Occupational Therapy for work-life (6.2/10, vs 8,708 in this specialty)

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Sanford Health
Bismarck, North Dakota

Occupational Therapist - Inpatient- PRN

Occupational Therapist Above average in Occupational TherapyNo nightsPer Diem
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About the Role

PRN inpatient occupational therapist. Flexible schedule. Bismarck, ND.

Join Sanford Health as a Occupational Therapist – Inpatient PRN, Flexible Schedule in Bismarck, North Dakota, 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: $32 - $46.50/hour.
  • Training/Mentorship

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • On-site position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Sanford Health in Bismarck, North Dakota, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist assesses patients to design and implement personalized therapy programs that improve functional, cognitive, and behavioral outcomes. They also document patient progress, provide education, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of physicians and specialists.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an appropriate education level and a valid Occupational Therapist license in the state of practice. Certification through the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is preferred, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 60 days of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Occupational therapyPatient assessmentTreatment planningFunctional impairment evaluationCognitive impairment assessmentBehavioral impairment assessmentPatient educationClinical documentationBasic Life SupportMentorshipInterdisciplinary collaborationRegulatory compliance

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for North Dakota is 89.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$82k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $92k in an average-cost state. 58.8% of North 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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Inpatient- PRN at Sanford Health a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,708 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.2/10 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...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 157 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Visa sponsorship
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About Sanford Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sioux Falls, SD
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedule
Training/Mentorship