Occupational Therapist
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 Miles City often collaborate with local schools, nursing homes, and home care agencies to enhance patient rehabilitation. Utilizing community resources helps patients adapt skills for daily living, fostering independence in a rural healthcare setting like Talentpro Consulting’s partner hospital.
Yes, practicing as an Occupational Therapist in Montana requires a valid state license and current registration with the American Occupational Therapy Association. These credentials ensure compliance with Montana’s healthcare standards and enable therapists to deliver quality patient care.
Working in a rural hospital involves diverse roles including comprehensive patient evaluations, adaptive equipment consultation, and home assessments. Therapists often design customized treatment plans addressing neurological integration and functional independence, tailored to the rural community’s unique healthcare needs.
Talentpro Consulting offers pathways for growth in clinical expertise and leadership within occupational therapy. The hospital's supportive environment and focus on community care provide opportunities to expand skills in specialized treatments and assume advanced or supervisory roles.
Miles City has a steady demand for Occupational Therapists due to its rural healthcare infrastructure and aging population. The lower cost of living attracts professionals seeking meaningful work-life balance, making competition moderate but opportunities substantial for qualified therapists.
Given its rural setting, some therapists might face longer commute times from surrounding towns. However, the community-oriented nature of the job encourages flexible scheduling and occasional remote consultations, reducing travel strain while maintaining patient care quality.
Talentpro Consulting fosters a collaborative team culture where occupational therapists engage closely with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals. The environment emphasizes mutual support, continuous learning, and shared commitment to exceeding patient care expectations in a rural Montana setting.
Occupational Therapists can expect hourly wages between $34.50 and $42, complemented by full benefits and potential bonuses. This compensation reflects the role’s specialized skills, Montana licensing requirements, and the regional cost of living in Miles City.
Yes, Talentpro Consulting offers relocation and sign-on bonuses to attract qualified Occupational Therapists to Miles City's rural healthcare environment. These incentives help ease the transition and highlight the company’s investment in building a dedicated local care team.
The position combines progressive rural healthcare with a strong community focus, offering comprehensive patient evaluations and innovative therapy approaches. Talentpro Consulting’s commitment to career development and supportive work culture stands out in Montana’s occupational therapy landscape.
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