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Occupational Therapist
Telequest Communications Inc
Location : Miles City, MT, 59301
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Salary : $34.50hr + bonus
Date Posted : 2 December 2025
TITLE: Occupational TherapistLOCATION: Miles City, MONTANA
Now is your chance to join a top hospital where career growth and opportunity await you.
They are committed to building healthcare teams whose care exceeds the expectations of their patients and community and are looking for individuals who share the same values.
You could live in an area with a low cost of living work at a medical center which is a progressive rural healthcare organization located in the picturesque Badlands of Eastern Montana might be the place.
What they’re looking for:
•Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy required.
•Current registration with the American Occupational Therapy Association required.
•Licensed within the State of Montana
Hours and compensation potential:
•Position is day shift.
•The range is between $34.50hr-$42hr plus full benefits and relocation/sign on bonus.
What you’ll be doing:
•The Registered Occupational Therapist will provide diagnostic evaluations and treatment to assigned patients, and help patients reach maximum performance level and to use skills learned to the fullest to function in the community within the limits of their capabilities.
•Administers comprehensive evaluations and documents of assigned patients in accordance with departmental standards and procedures. Provides consultation in areas such as environmental design, adaptive equipment, proper positioning of patients to prevent contractures and splinting, and to agencies such as local schools, nursing homes, home care agencies, and hospital settings.
•Maintains timely and accurate patient records and reports.
•Designs and administers treatment programs to increase patients' levels of functioning. Uses therapeutic exercises and activities to improve or maintain strength, range of motion, and fine-motor coordination. Instructs patients in adapted techniques and the use of adaptive equipment for meal preparation, home management, dressing, feeding, and other self-care skills. Trains patients in the use of upper-extremity prosthetic devices to resume previous daily routines. Participates in home assessments.
•Provides therapy for neurological integration; administers sensor-motor integration treatment techniques and visual perceptual-motor remediation programs. Uses activities to increase developmental levels of patients. Designs and provides individualized therapy for adult learning-disabled patients.
•Designs and fabricates splints as specified by doctors' prescriptions; designs and/or fabricates slings and adaptive equipment to meet the needs of patients and/or their families.
•Administers treatment programs to traumatic brain-injured patients. Uses activities to improve judgment skills, reality orientation, and organizational skills.
•Provides prevention therapy to maintain functional skills; instructs patients in energy conservation, joint protection, safety techniques for sensory loss, and transferring and visual field deficits; instructs patients' families in personal care for patients, especially proper transfer techniques to avoid back strain.
•Provides activities to assess patients' organizational skills, attention spans, cognitive abilities, coordination (fine and gross-motor), and adaptive-equipment needs.
•Designs home programs and instructs patients or families in carrying out such programs.
•Participates in patient support groups with other team members.
•Provides evaluations and develops a plan of care.
Additional Info:
Facility is a 25 bed critical access hospital. Great team environment and it's a great place to work.
If you're a dedicated Occupational Therapist seeking a rewarding career in a supportive healthcare environment, look no further. Join us outside of Miles City and become part of our exceptional team dedicated to providing top-notch care to our community. Apply now and take the next step in your career journey!
Freqently Asked Questions
Occupational Therapists in rural areas like Miles City tailor interventions to limited resources and unique patient lifestyles. They often incorporate home assessments and adaptive equipment fitting to maximize patient independence within community constraints, ensuring therapy aligns with the rural environment and patient daily routines.
Eastern Montana's demand for Occupational Therapists is moderate, with fewer specialists compared to urban hubs. This creates opportunities for candidates with Montana state licensure and AOTA registration, especially those willing to engage in community-based and critical access hospital settings, enhancing their career stability.
While Montana licensure and AOTA registration are mandatory, additional credentials like neurorehabilitation specialist certification or training in sensorimotor integration can distinguish candidates. These boost capabilities in treating neurological and traumatic brain injury patients, highly valued in rural healthcare contexts.
An Occupational Therapist at this facility conducts evaluations, crafts personalized treatment strategies, and instructs patients on adaptive techniques. They also collaborate on environmental modifications and fabricate custom splints, all aimed at maximizing patient functionality within a supportive team environment.
Telequest Communications Inc fosters growth by offering opportunities in a progressive rural hospital setting, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration, and providing incentives like relocation bonuses. Their focus on community-centered care promotes skill enhancement and leadership development within occupational therapy roles.
Occupational Therapists in Miles City earn between $34.50 and $42 per hour, supplemented by full benefits and bonuses. This pay scale aligns competitively with national rural healthcare rates, reflecting the specialized skills and licensure required, while also factoring in the region's lower living costs.
Candidates must hold at least a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy, current AOTA registration, and Montana state licensure. Practical experience with neurological and sensorimotor treatments enhances employability, especially in rural critical access hospitals focusing on comprehensive patient care.
Therapists use tailored sensorimotor integration techniques and visual perceptual-motor programs to improve patients' cognitive functions and coordination. They design individualized therapy plans targeting judgment, attention, and organizational skills, crucial for reintegrating patients into their communities.
Telequest Communications Inc emphasizes holistic care, including home assessments, adaptive equipment training, and therapeutic exercises addressing neurological and traumatic brain injuries. Their approach ensures patients receive personalized interventions supporting independence and community participation.
Yes, Telequest Communications Inc focuses on a collaborative, rural healthcare model with a smaller 25-bed critical access hospital. This setting demands versatility from therapists, including involvement in patient support groups and cross-agency consultations, fostering a close-knit, team-oriented work culture.
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