Occupational Therapist

Sweetwater Care; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Clinical leadership

Career advancement

Job summary

Granite Peak Home Health is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide in-home services in Missoula, MT. The OT will evaluate, plan, and implement patient-centered therapy for adults and geriatrics in a home health setting.

Ideal candidates have MT OT licensure, a degree from an accredited OT program, and at least 1 year of related experience. Travel to patient homes is required; CPR/BLS certification is current.

Qualifications

• Active Montana OT license (MT OT License) required.
• Degree from an accredited OT program.
• At least 1 year of home health, skilled nursing, rehab, or acute care experience.
• Knowledge of Medicare guidelines, OASIS documentation, and home health compliance preferred.
• Strong skills in patient assessment, care planning, and clinical decision-making.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between patient homes; CPR/BLS certification current.

Responsibilities

• Perform occupational therapy evaluations and OASIS assessments (if applicable).
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide skilled therapy services in patients’ homes.
• Improve patients’ ADLs and IADLs.
• Recommend adaptive equipment, home modifications, and fall prevention strategies.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team (RN, PT, SLP, caregivers).
• Complete accurate EMR documentation in compliance with Medicare and home health regulations.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans accordingly.

Skills

MT OT License

Patient assessment

Care planning

Clinical decision-making

Driver’s license

CPR/BLS

Education

Accredited OT program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Location: Missoula, Montana-Missoula County and surrounding areas

Granite Peak Home Health is a leading home health agency providing high-quality, patient-centered care in Missoula, Montana. We specialize in skilled home health services, helping patients recover safely at home while improving independence and quality of life.

Position Summary

We are seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) for a home health position. This role focuses on adult and geriatric patient care, providing in-home therapy services to individuals recovering from illness, injury, or surgery.

This is a great opportunity for an OT looking for flexible scheduling, autonomy, and meaningful one-on-one patient care in a home health setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform occupational therapy evaluations and OASIS assessments (if applicable)
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Provide skilled therapy services in patients’ homes
• Improve patients’ ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental ADLs (IADLs)
• Recommend adaptive equipment, home modifications, and fall prevention strategies
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team (RN, PT, SLP, caregivers)
• Complete accurate EMR documentation in compliance with Medicare and home health regulations
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans accordingly

Qualifications

• Active Occupational Therapist license in Montana (MT OT License)
• Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Minimum 1 year experience in home health, skilled nursing, rehab, or acute care (preferred)
• Knowledge of Medicare guidelines, OASIS documentation, and home health compliance (preferred)
• Strong skills in patient assessment, care planning, and clinical decision-making
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel between patient homes
• Current CPR/BLS certification

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Mileage reimbursement
• Flexible schedule / work-life balance
• Supportive clinical leadership
• Opportunities for career advancement in home health

Why Join Granite Peak Home Health?

• Work independently with one-on-one patient care
• Be part of a growing home healthcare organization
• Flexible scheduling and manageable caseload
• Strong support with clinical training and onboarding

Work Schedule

• PRN Occupational Therapist
• Monday-Friday flexible business hours

Work Location

• Field-based home health visits in Missoula, Montana-Missoula County and surrounding areas

GRANITE PEAK HOME HEALTHprovides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.