Occupational Therapist (Hamilton/Bitterroot Valley)
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Job Description
Partners In Home Care (PIHC), Western Montana's leading non-profit home health provider since 1987, is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our growing Home Health team serving Ravalli County.
This position offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients while delivering personalized, one-on-one care in the comfort of their homes across the Bitterroot Valley, one of Montana's most scenic communities.
- Department: Home Health
- Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, with flexibility based on FTE and patient care needs.
Location
Based out of Hamilton, MT, serving patients throughout Ravalli County. Occasional travel within PIHC's broader service area may be required based on patient needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive in-home occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
- Provide skilled, evidence-based occupational therapy interventions and adjust plans as patient needs evolve
- Complete and score OASIS assessments accurately and in compliance with Medicare regulations
- Maintain knowledge of payer guidelines and Medicare Conditions of Participation
- Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences and QAPI initiatives
- Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) and provide oversight to CNAs when applicable
- Manage patient care episodes including admissions, reassessments, and discharges
- Document services and communications accurately using point-of-care electronic systems
- Coordinate daily schedules to support continuity of care and efficient travel
- Maintain active Montana OT licensure, required continuing education, and ethical professional standards
- Participate in agency training and professional development activities
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
- Current Occupational Therapist license in the State of Montana (or ability to obtain)
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and appropriate auto insurance
- Access to high-speed internet
- Two or more years of occupational therapy experience preferred
- Home health or clinical rehabilitation experience a plus
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- Flexible scheduling with full-time or part-time options (.6 FTE or more)
- Generous paid time off to support work-life balance
Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance- Beginning the first of the month following your start date. No months of waiting!
- 401(k) with company match up to 5%
- Company-paid life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement and annual training budget
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Additional perks including legal services, ID protection, pet insurance, and financial wellness programs
- Deliver care where it matters most—at home
- Enjoy professional autonomy with the support of a collaborative interdisciplinary team
Join a mission-driven team dedicated to helping Bitterroot Valley residents remain safe, independent, and healthy at home. At PIHC, you'll enjoy the flexibility and autonomy of home health practice while being supported by a collaborative team committed to exceptional patient care.
Partners In Home Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct in-home occupational therapy evaluations, develop and adapt treatment plans, complete OASIS assessments, and manage patient care episodes from admission through discharge. Document care, coordinate schedules and interdisciplinary services, supervise OTAs as applicable, and participate in case conferences and quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Montana, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$100k (18 salary observations; 89 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (6,515 salary observations; 24,954 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Montana is 94.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of Montana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 40% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (Hamilton/Bitterroot Valley) at Partners in Home Care a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,430 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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