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Partners in Home Care
Missoula, Montana

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsPart-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Occupational Therapist – Home Health

Partners In Home Care (PIHC), Western Montana’s leading non-profit home health provider since 1987, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our Home Health team. This role offers the opportunity to provide personalized, one-on-one care in patients’ homes, helping individuals regain independence and improve quality of life through skilled, patient-centered therapy.

  • Department: Home Health
  • Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
  • Schedule: Monday–Friday, with flexibility based on FTE and patient care needs

Location

Based out of Missoula County, Ravalli County, or Lake County but may require travel to other counties within our service area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive in-home occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Provide skilled, evidence-based occupational therapy interventions and adjust plans as patient needs evolve
  • Complete and score OASIS assessments accurately and in compliance with Medicare regulations
  • Maintain knowledge of payer guidelines and Medicare Conditions of Participation
  • Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences and QAPI initiatives
  • Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) and provide oversight to CNAs when applicable
  • Manage patient care episodes including admissions, reassessments, and discharges
  • Document services and communications accurately using point-of-care electronic systems
  • Coordinate daily schedules to support continuity of care and efficient travel
  • Maintain active Montana OT licensure, required continuing education, and ethical professional standards
  • Participate in agency training and professional development activities

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
  • Current Occupational Therapist license in the State of Montana (or ability to obtain)
  • Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and appropriate auto insurance
  • Access to high-speed internet
  • Two or more years of occupational therapy experience preferred
  • Home health or clinical rehabilitation experience a plus

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

  • Flexible scheduling with full-time or part-time options (.6 FTE or more)
  • Generous paid time off to support work-life balance
  • Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement and annual training budget
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Additional perks including legal services, ID protection, pet insurance, and financial wellness programs
  • Deliver care where it matters most—at home
  • Enjoy professional autonomy with the support of a collaborative interdisciplinary team

Join a mission-driven organization that values flexibility, autonomy, and collaboration while serving patients across our local Western Montana communities.

Partners In Home Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will conduct comprehensive in-home evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans to help patients regain independence. They are responsible for managing patient care episodes, supervising assistants, and ensuring documentation complies with Medicare regulations.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningOASIS assessmentMedicare complianceInterdisciplinary collaborationSupervisionPoint-of-care systemsHome health carePatient-centered care

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Montana, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$100k (18 salary observations; 89 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (6,515 salary observations; 24,954 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)). 59.2% of Montana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 40% have no call, 78% 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 Occupational Therapist at Partners in Home Care a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,430 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution33 jobs · 30 employers

15
<$110k
8
$110k-125k
6
$125k-140k
4
$140k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs · 30 employers

401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
62% this job
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
12%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist

Infinity Rehab · Berkeley, California

$57-$70/hr
#2

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Sentara Health · Norfolk, Virginia

$96k-$141k
#3

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
+ 36 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.3
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,430 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Missoula

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$556k
Typical market rent
$1,537/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.4
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.

BEA 2024 · Missoula, MT metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Partners in Home Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Missoula, Montana
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Generous paid time off
Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Insurance
401(k) with company match
Company-paid life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Annual training budget
Employee Assistance Program