Inpatient Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$37.86–$47.32 /hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
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Primary Location Rapid City, SD USA Department RCH Occupational Therapy Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Starting Pay Rate Range $37.86 - $47.32 (Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.) Job Summary *UP TO A $15,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES* It starts with heart.
That is what you will do each day. As a Occupational Therapist at Monument Health, you will be valued as an essential team member providing compassionate patient focused care. You will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and— most importantly— a life-changing career.
You will make a difference. Every day. As an Occupational Therapist, operating in the inpatient services area, you will provide evaluation and direct patient care to individuals of all ages with the goal of maximizing their function and independence, with appropriate documentation of that care.
Carries out other operational duties for the Rehab Services department as indicated. 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. Every time. If you share this philosophy, we hope you’ll join us.
Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions.
Some of those benefits can include: *Supportive work culture *Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage *Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account *Instant pay is available for qualifying positions *Paid Time Off Accrual Bank *Opportunities for growth and advancement *Tuition assistance/reimbursement *Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions *Flexible scheduling Job Description Essential Functions: Uses appropriate critical thinking and judgment in the provision of care.
Performs all aspects of treatment based on accepted national, departmental and evidence-based standards. Provides treatment that meets or exceeds departmental outcome standards. Documents in a timely, accurate manner which supports medical necessity in accordance with department standards.
Submits required paperwork for billing, accurate charges and authorizations. Demonstrates appropriate use of time management according to departmental productivity standards. Demonstrates initiative in individual professional development.
Completes all education required by the Monument Health system and for licensure/certification in a timely manner. Actively promotes the profession within Monument Health and to the outside community. Provides supervision according to state, federal and professional association standards.
Incorporates and educates patient, family and caregivers in treatment, goal setting and discharge planning as appropriate. Complies with all regulatory requirements as it pertains to insurance, accrediting bodies, national and state regulatory agencies. All other duties as assigned. Additional
Requirements
Required: Education - 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 - exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or more than 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects.
Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Job Category Rehabilitation Job Family Occupational Therapy Shift Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department Employee Type Regular 10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc. Make a difference. Every day.
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Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will provide evaluation and direct patient care to individuals of all ages in the inpatient services area, focusing on maximizing function and independence, along with appropriate documentation of that care. This role also involves carrying out other operational duties for the Rehab Services department as indicated.
Requirements
Required education is a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, and candidates must hold an Occupational Therapist certification in South Dakota. Preferred education is a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy, and the role involves very heavy physical work with possible exposure to bodily fluids.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Occupational Therapist Career Context
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 $100k in an average-cost state. 58.2% of South Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 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.
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