Pays $73,840 - $123,240 — Occupational Therapist market median is ~$92k (340 jobs)
Lead Inpatient Therapist | PT or OT
About the Role
Lead inpatient therapist (PT or OT) overseeing therapy services. Day shift. $73,840-$123,240. Parkston, SD.
Join Avera Health as a Lead Inpatient Therapist – PT or OT in Parkston, South Dakota. Location: Avera St Benedict Hospital Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
Key Responsibilities
- $35.50 - $59.25 Position Highlights This position will oversee and lead inpatient therapy services at Avera St. Benedicts and Bormann Manor.
- Maintain confidentiality.
Requirements
- Administers and performs therapeutic interventions with patients ensuring proper charges/billing information is submitted.
- Actively participates in the evaluation of work quality and outcomes, both individually and as a part of the team.
- Monitors, evaluates and guides improvements in discipline specific therapy outcomes.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $35.50 - $59.25/hour.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
Work with Avera Health in Parkston, South Dakota.
Licensure & Certifications
Candidates must hold an active license as an Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist in the state of practice. A minimum of 1-3 years of clinical experience is required to perform the essential job functions.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Mental Health Therapy — Occupational Therapist Career Context
In South Dakota, Occupational Therapist listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$120k across 16 listings, vs ~$96k nationally (9,325 listings).
South Dakota's cost-of-living index is 89.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $111k in an average-cost state — 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 Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Lead Inpatient Therapist | PT or OT position at Avera Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no night shifts. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Location & Logistics
South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$99k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.
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