Pays $34.77 - $43.46/hr — Occupational Therapist market median is ~$114k (181 jobs) · Top 25% in Occupational Therapy for work-life (7.2/10, vs 8,625 in this specialty)
Occupational Therapist - Outpatient
About the Role
$34.77-$43.46/hr. PRN. Flexible schedule. Outpatient. No commitment. Work when you want.
Join Monument Health as a Occupational Therapist - Outpatient in Spearfish, South Dakota.
Key Responsibilities
- Our occupational therapy services are also provided at outreach sites in communities around the area in which you will play an active role in providing care.
- Our vision at Monument Health is to be one team, to listen, to be inclusive, and to show we care.
- To do the right thing.
Requirements
- Bachelors: Occupational Therapy Certification
- Occupational Therapist (OT)
- South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners Preferred: Education
- Masters: Occupational Therapy Scheduling Requirements: Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department. Physical Requirements: Very Heavy work
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $34.77 - $43.46/hr.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
Work with Monument Health in Spearfish, South Dakota.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Occupational Therapy — Occupational Therapist Career Context
In South Dakota, Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$120k across 13 listings, vs ~$97k nationally (8,525 listings).
South Dakota's cost-of-living index is 89.0 (US average = 100) — South Dakota ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 58.2% of South Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Outpatient at Monument Health 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 8,625 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Location & Logistics
South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 181 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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