Occupational Therapist - FT
Listed compensation
$44.92-$55.21/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
About the Role
$20,000 Discretionary Sign-On Bonus
Organizes and conducts medically prescribed Occupational Therapy programs to guide individuals in improving their quality of life following injury, disease, or loss of a body part with consideration to patient's gender, age, cultural differences, and educational needs.
Qualifications
Graduate of a professional course of education, which is accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
- Licensed to practice in the state of Montana.
- Skills in upper extremity splinting and rehab.
- Amiable personality, ability to make sound judgments, and the ability to maintain an empathetic and understanding attitude towards patients.
- Ability to successfully pass Background Check and Drug Screen.
Health, dental, life, disability and FLEX/HSA benefits available with 403-b options.
Salary commensurate with up to 15 years experience.
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Equal opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Applicants requiring accommodation(s) during the application or interview process are encouraged to contact us at nmhcemplsrvc@nmhcare.org or 406-262-1401. Requesting an accommodation is voluntary and will not negatively affect your application. All requests will be kept confidential.
NMH will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this job.
Key Responsibilities
Organizes and conducts medically prescribed Occupational Therapy programs to help individuals improve their quality of life. The role requires tailoring care based on the patient's gender, age, cultural differences, and educational needs.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Montana, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$100k (19 salary observations; 90 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,734 salary observations; 25,870 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)), so the posted ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $110k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of Montana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in occupational therapy | ranked against 9,325 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $93k–$115k | Occupational Therapy median $104k (middle half $94k–$124k)399 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Montana vs national | $100k median in Montana | $97k nationally (+3%)19 state / 6,734 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$110k in purchasing power | Montana index 94.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Montana | 35 active | 9,362 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 5% remote · 40% no call · 53% no weekends43 benchmarked listings |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - FT at NORTHERN MONTANA HOSPITAL a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,325 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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