8 South Dakota Occupational Therapist (OT) Jobs
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Local Rate = Reg Rate - $8 (10/6/26)
Resume: Each employment history entry must include all the following: detailed duties, hospital size, unit size, trauma level (if applicable), patient ratio, teaching facility.
References: At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job you're applying to.
Eligibility as Current/Previous Employee: Must disclose previous employment on your resume or elsewhere within the submission for a DNU check.
Special Requests:
Any employment gaps greater than 30 days must be explained.
Must take full 6 months off from any Good Samaritan Society and Marshfield Clinic Health System location as well.
Former Sanford Health employees must have an employment end date 6 months before the submission date.
Unit Details:
General duties include evaluations, treatment interventions, team conferences, modalities if able to perform, documentation, and FIMs.
The average caseload is 4-5 patients, with some days more or less.
Access to UE Bioness and Dynavision.
Patient population includes all ages with varying diagnoses, including orthopedic, neurological, and general medical disorders.
Patients may be medically complex and often medically unstable, requiring monitoring of vital signs and medical equipment during treatment.
Responsibilities include recommending appropriate discharge destinations.
High-volume caseload and dynamic schedule require frequent rescheduling and prioritization of patient load due to the influx of new orders, patients' pain, procedures, nursing care, and patient rest time.
Work involves organizing a fast-paced schedule across multiple areas of the hospital.
Responsibilities include interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure patient safety and comfort, facilitate scheduling, support discharge planning and resource utilization, and promote handoff communication.
May be asked to supervise certified occupational therapist assistants, aides, and students, including students providing patient care as part of their training.
Shift & Scheduling:
Primary schedule is generally Mon-Fri.
Weekends are required: 1 weekend/month.
No call required.
Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.
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Travel Occupational Therapist Job Responsibilities & Salary
Occupational Therapists care for patients with conditions that can interfere with daily activities, such as surgical procedures, arthritis, neurological diseases (for instance, stroke and multiple sclerosis), injuries related to an accident, and developmental conditions. Examples of job responsibilities for Occupational Therapists are patient assessment and developing a plan of care. The care plan may include exercises, how to use assistive devices, and strategies tailored to the person’s role at work and home. Occupational Therapists, who may supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, obtain certification through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. In addition, the American Occupational Therapy Association offers Occupational Therapists the opportunity to achieve board certification or specialty certification in certain areas. The average annual salary for Occupational Therapists in the United States is more than $95,000.
Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) Jobs in South Dakota
Occupational Therapists (often abbreviated as OT) are in demand in many areas of the United States, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts much faster than average growth job growth over the next several years. Travel Occupational Therapist jobs can be found in hospitals, inpatient and outpatient clinics, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, schools, and home health agencies. Job descriptions for Occupational Therapists typically focus on their role in helping patients with injuries, illness, or disabilities to better participate in their daily activities, whether at work, home, or play. Occupational Therapists can make a significant difference in people’s quality of life by helping them be as independent as possible. Apply today to land your perfect travel Occupational Therapist job.