Pays $44.92-$55.21/hr — Occupational Therapist market median is ~$109k (371 jobs) · Top 25% in Occupational Therapy for work-life (7.2/10, vs 8,625 in this specialty)
Occupational Therapist - FT
About the Role
$20K sign-on. Full benefits. Competitive salary. Make a difference. Work-life balance.
Join Northern Montana Hospital as a Occupational Therapist – $20K Sign-On Bonus, Full Benefits in Havre, Montana.
Requirements
- 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.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $93K - $115K
- Signing bonus: $20,000.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Northern Montana Hospital in Havre, Montana.
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 Therapy — Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Montana, Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$102k across 72 listings, vs ~$96k nationally (20,303 listings).
Montana's cost-of-living index is 106.8 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $98k in an average-cost state — Montana ranks #9 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 59.2% of Montana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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 25% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,625 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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