Occupational Therapist (OT) | Long Term Care
Job Description
About the Role
Join Avera Health as a Occupational Therapist – Long Term Care, Loan Repayment in United States. Location: Avera Majestic Bluffs/Avera Sister James Care Center Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America) Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
Key Responsibilities
- and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
Requirements
- Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: 1
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $34.00 - $51.25/hr
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Avera Health in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Occupational Therapist (OT) | Long Term Care position at Avera Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Occupational Therapy — Occupational Therapist Career Context
This Occupational Therapy position at Avera Health is open to occupational therapist candidates.
Compensation Analysis
Avera Health lists compensation for this occupational therapist position at $34k to $167k annually.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $167000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in South Dakota.
South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a occupational therapist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- Transparent compensation ($34k–$167k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Occupational Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Clinical Documentation, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Geriatric Care, Rehabilitation, Patient Education. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: Responsible for the daily coordination and delivery of occupational therapy services, including developing and implementing individualized treatment programs. Communicates effectively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to achieve treatment goals and maintain health.
Benefits package: Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $10,000), PTO available day 1, Up to 5% employer matching retirement contribution, Career development with hands-on training and mentorship. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (1)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
24d ago
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