Outpatient Occupational Therapist, Pediatrics (Full Time/Exempt)

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$36.69/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Benefis is one of Montana’s largest and premier health systems, and we are committed to providing excellent care for all, healing body, mind, and spirit.

At Benefis, we work hard to support our employees in every aspect of their careers by offering outstanding benefits and compensation, state-of-the-art facilities, and multiple growth opportunities. The only thing missing is you!

Are you ready to join a dynamic outpatient therapy team, work in a fast-paced, yet structured environment with PT's, OT's and SLP's? Earn productivity bonuses and make a difference!

We welcome new graduates as well as experienced therapists and are passionate about work life balance and will find a flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle! Sign On Bonus Options up to $30k! Starting hourly base pay: $36.69 Why Work at Benefis?

Medical Benefits & 403B Retirement with Employer Match Flexible Schedules PTO and STD Benefits Professional Growth Program - Quarterly Payouts! Certification Pay and Medbridge Subscription Onsite Fitness Center Community Discounts Annual Wage Increases Employee Recognition Banquet and more!

Responsible for performing age and diagnosis specific assessment and treatment relevant to the patient’s/resident’s/client’s individual needs.

This assessment may include cognitive, sensory, neuromuscular, perceptual motor skills, psychosocial skills, functional daily living and work-related skills, and home/work/community environments.

Provides education related to the treatment program, disease process and prevention of further injuries to the patient/resident/client and other members of the health care team. Delegates aspects of care to the OTA or Rehabilitation aide based on their job description.

Demonstrates the ability to deal with pressure to meet deadlines, to be accurate, and to handle constantly changing situations. Demonstrates the ability to deal with a variety of people, deal with stressful situations, and handle conflict. Will perform all job duties or job tasks as assigned.

Will follow and adhere to all requirements, regulations and procedures of any licensing board or agency. Must comply with all Benefis Health System’s organization policies and procedures. Education/License/Experience Requirements: Graduate from an approved school of Occupational Therapy.

Temporary licensure as governed by the State Practice Act. Current BLS certification. Current License from the State of Montana. The professional team members at Benefis bring their passion and skills to work every day, providing exceptional care for each patient.

Joining the Benefis community gives you the chance to build a rewarding career as part of Montana’s premier health system. This is your opportunity to be part of an exceptional health system in a state that is well known for its beautiful four seasons and outdoor lifestyle.

While enjoying the last best place, you’ll have the added benefit of having access to Benefis Health System, one of the state’s most modern and progressive healthcare facilities with 500+ beds and over 308 employed medical staff members representing more than 40 specialties.

Our state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technologies make Benefis an exceptional working environment.

Key Responsibilities

Perform age and diagnosis-specific assessments and treatments to address patient needs in cognitive, sensory, and functional areas. Provide education on treatment programs and injury prevention to patients and the healthcare team.

Requirements

Must be a graduate from an approved school of Occupational Therapy and hold a current license from the State of Montana. Requires current BLS certification and the ability to handle a fast-paced, structured clinical environment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

PediatricsPatient assessmentTreatment planningNeuromuscular skillsSensory integrationFunctional daily living skillsPatient educationConflict resolutionTime managementInterdisciplinary collaboration

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 (6,664 salary observations; 25,616 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 ~$76k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $81k 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, 38% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Occupational Therapist, Pediatrics (Full Time/Exempt) at Benefis Health System 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 9,356 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs · 13 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
89% this job
Sign-on bonus
50% this job
CME allowance
39%
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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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 9,356 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Benefis Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Great Falls, Mt
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Starting Pay $36.69/hour
Sign-On Bonus up to $30,000
Medical Benefits
403B Retirement with Employer Match
Flexible Schedules
PTO
STD Benefits
Professional Growth Program