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Minot, North Dakota

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$36.45-$56.5/hr

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Trinity Health Hospital Campus & Medical District - Minot, ND
  • Position Type: Casual
  • Salary Range: $36.45 - $56.50Hourly
  • Job Shift: Weekends

Position Summary

The Occupational Therapist provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment services to help patients regain or improve functional abilities following illness, injury, or changes in health status.

This role conducts thorough assessments, establishes individualized treatment goals, and delivers evidence-based interventions designed to maximize independence, safety, and quality of life.

Working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, rehabilitation team members, patients, and families, the Occupational Therapist contributes to coordinated, patient-centered care across the hospital and medical district.

This position functions within a supportive, interdisciplinary rehabilitation environment that values teamwork, communication, and professional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Perform occupational therapy evaluations, interpret assessment findings, and develop individualized treatment plans in alignment with physician orders and clinical standards.

Deliver therapeutic interventions focused on improving functional mobility, activities of daily living, cognitive skills, and upper-extremity performance. Document assessments, progress notes, treatment sessions, and discharge recommendations in accordance with regulatory and departmental requirements.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support care coordination, discharge planning, and patient education. Maintain treatment equipment and therapy spaces, ensuring proper use, cleanliness, and availability of necessary materials.

Participate in in-service training, quality initiatives, and continuing education to support clinical competency and program development.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist performs comprehensive evaluations and develops individualized treatment plans to improve patient functional abilities. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide patient-centered care and support discharge planning.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current North Dakota Occupational Therapy license and obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire. The role requires the physical ability to assist patients and handle therapy equipment in a hospital environment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationInfection control

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 ~$97k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $109k 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, 50% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in North Dakota?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$76k–$118kOccupational Therapy median $146k (middle half $130k–$166k)210 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$109k in purchasing powerNorth Dakota index 89.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in North Dakota26 active9,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 50% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,212 in the last 30 days1,658 the 30 days before (+94%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+4.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs
8
<$115k
2
$115k-130k
6
$130k-145k
5
$145k-160k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs
401k / retirement match
81%
CME allowance
73%
Sign-on bonus
42%
Loan repayment
19%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Care Occupational Therapist- Independent Contractor (Ocean County)Per Diem

US Physical Therapy · Toms River, New Jersey

$74-$95/hr
#2

Home Care Occupational Therapist- 1099 (Eastern Suffolk County)Per Diem

US Physical Therapy · Selden, New York

$65-$90/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist - $80 to 90 per hour - Part Time

$80-$90/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist, OT

$70-$80/hr
+ 38 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 8,995 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Minot

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$274k
Typical market rent
$1,269/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
87.0
State income tax
Up to 2.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Minot, ND metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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