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Glendive Medical Center
Glendive, Montana

Occupational Therapist (OT) – Rehabilitation Services – Full Time

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$37.23/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

  • Occupational Therapist (OT) – Rehabilitation Services – Full Time
  • Glendive Medical Center | Glendive, Montana Full-Time | Monday-Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM | Starting Wage: $37.23+/hour (based on experience and internal equity)
  • Help Patients Regain Independence and Improve Quality of Life

Glendive Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our Rehabilitation Services team. In this role, you'll work with patients of all ages to develop the skills needed for daily living, recovery, and independence. From evaluating functional abilities to creating individualized treatment plans, you'll make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.

This position offers the opportunity to practice across a variety of settings while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team focused on delivering exceptional care close to home.

What You'll Do

  • Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized plans of care
  • Design and deliver treatment programs that improve function, mobility, coordination, strength, and independence
  • Train patients in adaptive techniques and the use of assistive devices for daily activities
  • Recommend adaptive equipment and environmental modifications to support patient needs
  • Fabricate and fit splints, slings, and other adaptive devices as appropriate
  • Evaluate and treat patients with neurological, orthopedic, developmental, and cognitive conditions
  • Conduct home assessments and recommend safety modifications when needed
  • Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, energy conservation, joint protection, and safe mobility techniques
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record
  • Collaborate with providers, therapists, families, schools, care facilities, and community partners
  • Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) and student learners
  • Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and patient support activities

Qualifications

  • Required
  • Bachelor's Degree or higher in Occupational Therapy

Current Montana Occupational Therapy License

  • Current registration with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) or eligibility for licensure
  • Strong communication, organization, and critical-thinking skills
  • Proficiency with electronic medical record documentation
  • Preferred
  • One year of occupational therapy experience
  • Experience working in inpatient, outpatient, pediatric, or rural healthcare settings

What We're Looking For

  • Passion for helping patients achieve greater independence
  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team
  • Leadership skills and the ability to supervise support staff and students
  • Creativity in developing individualized treatment approaches
  • Physical Requirements
  • Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and assisting patients during treatment
  • Ability to lift, move, or position patients and therapy equipment
  • Ability to lift up to 75 pounds as needed

Benefits

Eligible After 59 Days

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Healthcare Spending Accounts
  • Employer-paid Life & Disability

Eligible After 30 Days

  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Leave
  • Paid float holidays

Why Glendive Medical Center?

As a Critical Access Hospital serving Eastern Montana and Western North Dakota, GMC is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care while supporting employees in a collaborative and mission-driven environment.

Join a rehabilitation team that values innovation, teamwork, and personalized patient care while enjoying the quality of life that comes with living and working in a welcoming Montana community.

Apply today and help patients achieve greater independence through exceptional occupational therapy care!

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will perform comprehensive evaluations and design individualized treatment plans to improve patient function, mobility, and independence. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and supervise support staff to ensure high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningSplint fabricationNeurological rehabilitationOrthopedic rehabilitationInterdisciplinary collaborationStaff supervisionPatient education

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)). 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, 70% 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 (OT) – Rehabilitation Services – Full Time at Glendive Medical Center a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,356 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs · 13 employers

1
$90k
13
$95k-110k
3
$110k-150k
5
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
89% this job
Sign-on bonus
47%
CME allowance
42%
Loan repayment
16%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Head Occupational Therapist (Inpatient Rehabilitation & Acute Care) | NYP-CUIMC | Full-Time | Mon - Fri | Day Shift

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital · New York, New York

$70.76-$81.01/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Schedule, Home HealthContract

Concierge Home Care · Melbourne, Florida

$70-$75/hr
#3

School Occupational Therapist (OT) - Manhattan

$75 an hour
#4

School Occupational Therapist (OT) - Brooklyn

$75 an hour
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 60% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,356 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Glendive

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k
Median resident rent
$842/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 6.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Glendive Medical Center

Hospitals and Health Care
GLENDIVE, Montana
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
Healthcare Spending Accounts
Employer-paid Life & Disability
401(k) with employer match
Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Leave
Paid float holidays