Pays $34-$52/hrOccupational Therapist market median is ~$156k (148 jobs)

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Sanford Health
Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Occupational Therapist - Home Health | PRN

Occupational TherapistNo nightsPer Diem
Posted 46m ago · Verified live

About the Role

PRN home health occupational therapy. Day shift. Sioux Falls, SD.

Join Sanford Health as a Occupational Therapist – Home Health, PRN in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $34 - $52/hour.

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist assesses patients to design and implement personalized therapy programs aimed at recovering functional, cognitive, and behavioral abilities. They are responsible for documenting patient progress, educating patients and families, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an appropriate degree and a valid state license as an Occupational Therapist. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required, and NBCOT certification is preferred for certain facilities.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Occupational therapyPatient evaluationTreatment planningFunctional assessmentCognitive impairment interventionDocumentationPatient educationClinical practice guidelinesBasic Life SupportBLSNBCOT certificationSupervisionRegulatory compliance

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 40% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for South Dakota is 88.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$89k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $101k in an average-cost state. 58.2% of South Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Location & Logistics

South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$89k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 5.1/10 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 148 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Salary Distribution39 jobs · 27 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
65%
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
12%
Relocation assistance
12%

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