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Immanuel Living
Kalispell, Montana

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$35-$42/hr

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Posted 7mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Kalispell, MT 59901Position Type: PRNSalary Range: $35.00 - $42.00 HourlyPurpose The purpose of this position is to provide skilled occupational therapy services to the guests and residents of Immanuel Living. Specific

Duties

Evaluate residents upon physician order for occupational therapy. Provide skilled occupational therapy intervention as described in the treatment plan. Attend care conferences as needed to assist in developing and revising the guest/resident care plans.

Participate in Medicare, admissions, and monthly Rehabilitation Department meetings. Work and coordinate with all team members to meet guest/residents’ needs. Serve as an integral part of the interdisciplinary treatment team, facilitating a unified approach to guest/resident treatment.

Ensure occupational therapy programs are regularly updated in a manner which will most effectively benefit guests/residents. Train staff members in specific techniques related to each guest/residents’ individual needs. Develop restorative programs and train restorative aides to carry out these programs.

Serve as a consultant of Immanuel Living Communities on relevant issues. Work different shifts, including weekends, to provide optimal guest/resident care.

Education and Experience Graduation from high school or GED preferred Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program Professional Licenses or Certifications Required by Law Registration by the National Board for Certification in Occupational therapy, Inc. Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Montana Current CPR certification Essential Physical and Mental

Requirements

The incumbent must be at least 18 years of age, as position operates potentially hazardous equipment. The incumbent must be able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work under time and/or deadline pressures. The incumbent must be able to occasionally kneel, lift / push/pull 40 pounds and frequent stand, walk and sit in this position.

About Immanuel Living Immanuel Living is a not-for-profit, Life Plan Community located in Kalispell, MT.

Thanks to our creative and dedicated staff, we offer residents new possibilities each day – along with resort-style amenities, numerous options for healthy lifestyles, and a breathtaking location in the Flathead Valley near Glacier National Park.

Immanuel Living is the primary residence for 300 older adults living in our independent villa apartments, assisted living and memory support residences, our post-acute rehab and long-term care residences, and includes multiple dining rooms, a fitness center, art studio, and more.

Immanuel Living is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America and is committed to its philosophy of providing a faith-based environment to enrich the lives of older adults while maintaining its local and regional reputation as the leader in senior living for its quality of services and innovation.

  • Retirement Savings Program with strong employer match
  • Affordable medical benefits
  • Generous paid-time off (PTO) program including vacation days, sick days, personal days, and holidays
  • Optional dental insurance
  • Employee wellness programs
  • Employee Educational Assistance promoting lifelong learning
  • Free and discounted employee meals *Benefits are subject to change without notice.

Benefits details dependent on employment status. Immanuel Living is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. If this sounds like you, then please apply for this position. When applying, please include all work history. List your employers, starting with the most current/recent, including self-employment Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

The primary role involves providing skilled occupational therapy services, including initial evaluations and implementing intervention plans for residents. This position also requires participation in care conferences and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure unified and updated treatment approaches.

Requirements

Candidates must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapy program and possess current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in Montana, along with National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy registration and CPR certification. The role requires physical capabilities such as lifting up to 40 pounds and the ability to work varied shifts, including weekends.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Skilled InterventionTreatment PlanningInterdisciplinary TeamworkProgram DevelopmentStaff TrainingConsultation

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 ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $85k 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
Listed pay$73k–$87kOccupational Therapy median $134k (middle half $104k–$166k)222 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~$85k in purchasing powerMontana index 94.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Montana35 active9,374 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 18% no call · 32% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Occupational Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

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

  • Includes weekends
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About Immanuel Living

Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities
Kalispell, Montana
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Retirement savings program with employer match
Affordable medical benefits
Generous PTO
Dental insurance
Employee wellness programs
Educational assistance
Free and discounted employee meals

Living in Kalispell

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$543k
Typical market rent
$1,931/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
State income tax
Up to 6.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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