Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$69K–$110K /yr
The week · per this posting4-day week · 4×10s
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Job Description
A facility near Butte, MT is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join their respiratory care team! Relocation assistance available! Open to new graduates!
Pay Range: $33.00 - $53.00 (based on experience)
Occupational Therapist Opportunity
- Full-time, permanent position
- Schedule: Flexible schedule for five, 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts
- Open to new graduates
- Relocation assistance available
- Opportunity available in Home Health/Outpatient or Inpatient setting
Evaluate patients’ functional needs and develop individualized treatment plans to improve independence and daily living skills.
Provide occupational therapy interventions, monitor progress, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient outcomes.
Occupational Therapist Qualifications
- Must have an Occupational Therapy license or be willing to obtain one in the state of Montana
- CPR required upon hire
- Previous occupational therapy experience is preferred
About the Location
Rich Industrial Roots: A community shaped by a proud history in metal production and resource industries, reflected in its architecture and character.
Affordable Living: Cost of living and housing remain comfortably below national averages, offering an easy balance between work and home life.
Outdoor Lifestyle: Nestled among mountains and lakes, the area offers year-round access to hiking, skiing, fishing, and other outdoor recreation.
Tight-Knit Community: Residents enjoy a welcoming small-town atmosphere with strong local pride and plenty of community events.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate patients' functional needs and develop individualized treatment plans to improve their independence and daily living skills. Provide occupational therapy interventions while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to monitor progress and support patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Occupational Therapy license or be willing to obtain one in the state of Montana. CPR certification is required upon hire, and previous experience is preferred but new graduates are welcome to apply.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
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 (6,587 salary observations; 25,232 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 ~$43k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $45k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of Montana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 45% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Ironside Human Resources holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 167 active listings.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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- Includes call
Living in Walkerville
- Median resident rent
- $1,188/mo≈ 43% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 17 min
- State income tax
- Up to 6.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.