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Occupational Therapist
Management Performance Associates
Location : Miles City, MT, 59301
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Salary : $34.50hr + bonus
Date Posted : 2 December 2025
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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!
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Freqently Asked Questions
Miles City offers a lower cost of living compared to urban centers, which influences occupational therapist wages to be competitive yet balanced with local expenses. Salaries here often reflect this, offering a range that supports a comfortable lifestyle without the high expenses seen in larger cities.
Rural Montana, including Miles City, has a steady need for occupational therapists due to limited healthcare access and aging populations. This demand creates opportunities for therapists seeking meaningful work in community-focused settings, often with less competition than metropolitan areas.
Practicing occupational therapy in Montana requires a valid state license and current registration with the American Occupational Therapy Association. Ensuring these credentials are up to date is crucial for legal compliance and employment opportunities within the state.
Developing expertise in neurological integration therapies, adaptive equipment design, and patient evaluation techniques is key. These skills enhance patient outcomes and make therapists invaluable in settings that prioritize comprehensive rehabilitation.
Occupational therapists can progress into clinical specialist roles, management positions, or even directorships. Pursuing additional certifications and gaining diverse clinical experience often opens doors to leadership and specialized care opportunities.
Management Performance Associates offers risk-free recruitment services, ensuring therapists find roles that align with their goals. Their commitment to candidate well-being and career advancement helps occupational therapists secure positions in supportive healthcare environments.
Their focus on rural healthcare settings in Montana provides therapists with the chance to impact underserved communities. Additionally, MPA emphasizes comprehensive benefits, relocation support, and a collaborative team culture uncommon in typical urban hospital roles.
Occupational therapists in this region typically earn between $34.50 to $42 per hour, reflecting the role's demands and local market rates. This compensation is often complemented by full benefits and potential sign-on or relocation bonuses.
Absolutely, the position welcomes therapists ready to integrate into Montana's healthcare community. With support for licensure and orientation, newcomers can adapt smoothly while contributing to patient care in a nurturing environment.
Therapists here manage both hands-on treatments and thorough documentation, ensuring regulatory compliance and quality care. Efficient record-keeping complements their clinical duties and supports multidisciplinary collaboration within healthcare teams.
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