Pays $34.77 - $43.46/hrOccupational Therapist market median is ~$114k (181 jobs) · Top 25% in Occupational Therapy for work-life (7.2/10, vs 8,625 in this specialty)

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Monument Health
Spearfish, South Dakota

Occupational Therapist - Outpatient

Occupational Therapist Top 25% in Occupational TherapyPer Diem
Posted 3mo ago

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

Patient EvaluationDirect Patient CareMedical DocumentationTime ManagementCritical ThinkingDischarge PlanningPatient EducationRegulatory ComplianceBilling DocumentationProfessional Development

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 ANALYSIS

This 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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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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About Monument Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Rapid City, South Dakota
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Vision Coverage
Dental Coverage
Retirement Plans
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Instant Pay
Paid Time Off Accrual Bank