Occupational Therapist - FT

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$44.92-$55.21/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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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

RehabilitationPatient CareClinical JudgmentEmpathy

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).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Montana?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in occupational therapyranked against 9,325 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$93k–$115kOccupational 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 powerMontana index 94.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Montana35 active9,362 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 40% no call · 53% no weekends43 benchmarked listings
Occupational Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (9,325 Occupational Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 14 employers
10
<$105k
8
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
3
$135k-150k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
96%
CME allowance
52%
Sign-on bonus
43% this job
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Occupational Therapist - Part Time

Sentara Health · Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

$96k-$141k
#3

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
+ 22 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,325 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Northern Montana Hospital

Medical Practices
Havre, Montana
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
FLEX/HSA Benefits
403-b Retirement Options
$20,000 Discretionary Sign-On Bonus

Living in Havre

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$236k
Median resident rent
$844/mo
Residents’ average commute
11 min
State income tax
Up to 6.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.