Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Park Place, Great Falls

Sweetwater Care; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefit

Job summary

Park Place Transitional Care & Rehab in Great Falls, MT is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our in-house therapy team. We offer a family‑like culture and the opportunity to work on Montana’s first long‑term ventilator and tracheostomy unit on site.

You will assist patients to regain independence through individualized therapy plans, under the supervision of a licensed OT, with emphasis on high-acuity respiratory care and comprehensive documentation.

Qualifications

• OTA license or Montana certification, or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Help patients recover from serious illness, injury or a medical event and regain their best possible function and independence.
• Provide skilled treatment under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, following the established plan of care.
• Develop and carry out individualized therapy programs that restore and build performance.
• Document all services accurately and on time.
• Refer to other disciplines when the patient needs it.
• Improve strength, function and independence in daily activities after orthopedic injuries, joint replacements and medical illness.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

OTA license or Montana certification, or eligibility

Job description

Help people get back to the everyday moments that matter

Highlights

• Pay: $35-40/hr

• Hiring bonus: $8,000 (ask us about payout terms)

• Schedule: Full-time, part-time or PRN; flexible schedule

• Montana's first long-term ventilator and tracheostomy unit, opened November 2025

Something for everyone

We have something for everyone, whether you want a dynamic workflow, work-life balance, or a team that feels like family. We take a family approach here: we treat our staff and our residents like family. Leaders roll up their sleeves, and we look out for each other. Park Place Transitional Care & Rehab is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for our in-house, close-knit therapy team. Our team has a family feel, and everyone is appreciated, seen and heard. With Montana's first long-term ventilator and tracheostomy unit on site, you can build high-acuity respiratory skills without leaving the state.

What you'll do

• Help patients recover from serious illness, injury or a medical event and regain their best possible function and independence

• Provide skilled treatment under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, following the established plan of care

• Develop and carry out individualized therapy programs that restore and build performance

• Document all services accurately and on time

• Refer to other disciplines when the patient needs it

• Improve strength, function and independence in daily activities after orthopedic injuries, joint replacements and medical illness

What you bring

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Valid Occupational Therapy Assistant license or certification in Montana, or proof of eligibility

Benefits

• Flexible schedule

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Retirement benefit

Life in Great Falls

Life in Great Falls means carving fresh powder at Showdown, casting for trout on the blue-ribbon Missouri River, and exploring the wild ridges of the Little Belt Mountains. As central Montana's regional healthcare hub, Great Falls gives you a big career with a short commute and a paycheck that goes further.

Park Place Transitional Care & Rehab, Great Falls, MT. Park Place is an equal opportunity employer.