Pays $44.92-$55.21/hrOccupational 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

Occupational Therapist Top 25% in Occupational TherapyFull-Time
Posted 1mo ago

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

Upper Extremity SplintingRehabilitationPatient CareClinical JudgmentEmpathyOccupational Therapy

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 ANALYSIS

This 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...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 371 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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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