OT Jobs in South Dakota

An Occupational Therapist (OT) plays a crucial role in the therapy industry by helping individuals of all ages to regain, develop, or maintain the skills they need to perform daily tasks, after being affected by physical, mental or emotional challenges. This includes working with children with disabilities to participate in school and social situations, helping people recover from injury, or providing support for older adults experiencing physical and cognitive changes. OTs develop treatment plans and therapeutic interventions tailored to their client's individual needs and goals, enabling them to live independently and enjoy a better quality of life.

Important skills for an OT include strong communication and interpersonal skills, flexibility, creativity, and a deep understanding of the physical and psychological aspects of illness and injury. They should have a master's or doctoral degree in occupational therapy, and be licensed to practice, which involves passing the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam. Prior to becoming an OT, a person may work as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), a physical therapy aide, or a rehabilitation aide.

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Licensed Mental Health Therapist

  • Aberdeen, SD
  • 14 days ago
  • Aberdeen, SD
  • 14 days ago

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMHT) Wage: Between $120-$131 an hour Licensed Mental Health Therapist Are you ready to launch or expand your private practice? Headway is here to help you start...

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (Virtual)

  • Brookings, SD
  • 14 days ago
  • Brookings, SD
  • 14 days ago

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMHT) Wage: Between $120-$131 an hour Licensed Mental Health Therapist Are you ready to launch or expand your private practice? Headway is here to help you start...

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

  • Aberdeen, SD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Aberdeen, SD
  • 30+ days ago

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) Wage: Between $120-$131 an hour Licensed Mental Health Counselor Are you ready to launch or expand your private practice? Headway is here to help you start...

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Virtual)

  • Brookings, SD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Brookings, SD
  • 30+ days ago

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) Wage: Between $120-$131 an hour Licensed Mental Health Counselor Are you ready to launch or expand your private practice? Headway is here to help you start...

LMHC (Virtual)

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 30+ days ago

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) Wage: Between $120-$131 an hour Licensed Mental Health Counselor Are you ready to launch or expand your private practice? Headway is here to help you start...

LMHC (Remote)

  • SD
  • 30+ days ago
  • SD
  • 30+ days ago

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) Wage: Between $120-$131 an hour Licensed Mental Health Counselor Are you ready to launch or expand your private practice? Headway is here to help you start...

Remote Work

Occupational Therapist Acute PRN

  • Canton, SD
  • 11 days ago
  • Canton, SD
  • 11 days ago

patients and patient groups according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy and established objectives of the department....

Occupational Therapist

  • Plankinton, SD
  • 1 day ago
  • Plankinton, SD
  • 1 day ago

patients and patient groups according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy and established objectives of the department....

Travel Occupational Therapist (OT)

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 8 days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 8 days ago

Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) Company: Fusion Medical Staffing Location: Facility in Rapid City, SD Job Details Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist for a 13 week...

Occupational Therapist - Home Health

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 45+ days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 45+ days ago

Therapist Job Summary Assesses clients/patients/residents and designs occupational therapy treatments....

Travel Allied-Occupational Therapist, Rehab

  • Mitchell, SD
  • 6 days ago
  • Mitchell, SD
  • 6 days ago

Occupational Therapist - Rehab We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team....

Local Allied-Occupational Therapist, Rehab

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 15 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 15 days ago

Occupational Therapist - Rehab We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team....

Travel Occupational Therapist

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 9 days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 9 days ago

THE POSITION: Helps occupational therapy clients by providing rehabilitative services, under the direction of occupational therapists, to persons with mental, physical, emotional, or developmental impairments...

Occupational Therapist

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 29 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 29 days ago

THE POSITION: Helps occupational therapy clients by providing rehabilitative services, under the direction of occupational therapists, to persons with mental, physical, emotional, or developmental impairments...

Occupational Therapist

  • Mitchell, SD
  • 5 days ago
  • Mitchell, SD
  • 5 days ago

We are seeking a Occupational Therapist for a travel assignment in Mitchell South Dakota. At TotalMed, our aim is to be the last company you ever work with....

Demographic Data for South Dakota

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OT Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for OT Jobs in South Dakota

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireTherapy research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for OT positions.



Highest Education Level

OTs in South Dakota offer the following education background
Master's Degree
47.9%
Bachelor's Degree
29.0%
Associate's Degree
9.3%
Doctorate Degree
8.9%
High School or GED
2.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.0%
Some College
0.2%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by OTs in South Dakota
Less than 1 year
54.5%
None
27.3%
1-2 years
9.1%
2-4 years
9.1%