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Occupational Therapist
Gallin Associates
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
Miles City’s demand for occupational therapists is steady, with rural healthcare facilities like Gallin Associates valuing professionals who bring versatile skills. The competition is moderate, making it a good opportunity for those willing to serve in a community-focused, progressive medical center.
Yes, occupational therapists must hold a valid Montana state license to practice in Miles City. This ensures adherence to local healthcare regulations and standards, safeguarding patient care quality within regional medical settings.
Therapists typically conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, develop personalized treatment plans, and collaborate with schools and nursing homes. Tasks include fabricating splints, administering neurological therapies, and training patients to regain functional independence in daily living.
Career growth can include specialization in neurological or pediatric therapy, moving into management roles, or becoming consultants. Rural healthcare settings offer opportunities to broaden clinical skills and impact community health significantly.
Gallin Associates fosters a collaborative environment encouraging continuous learning, offering access to training resources and supportive mentorship. This commitment enhances therapists’ clinical expertise and career progression within a community-oriented hospital.
Therapists may encounter a broader scope of responsibilities due to smaller team sizes and rural patient needs. Flexibility and adaptability are essential, as practitioners often provide services across diverse settings, including home care and local schools.
This wage range is competitive for rural Montana, reflecting the cost of living and demand for occupational therapy professionals. Along with full benefits and relocation bonuses, it offers a strong incentive to attract qualified therapists to the area.
Positions at Gallin Associates emphasize community integration and multidisciplinary collaboration within a smaller hospital. Therapists often engage in a wider variety of treatments and patient education, making the role more diverse than in urban centers.
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy, current registration with the American Occupational Therapy Association, and Montana state licensure to meet professional and facility requirements.
Given Miles City’s rural setting, most therapists find commuting manageable with less traffic congestion than urban areas. However, seasonal weather may affect travel, so planning and flexibility are important for consistent attendance.
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