Occupational Therapist - FT

Northern Montana Health; Havre (MT); On-site; USD 128,715,000 - 158,199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FLEX/HSA with 403(b)

Job summary

Northern Montana Hospital in Havre, MT is seeking an Occupational Therapist to lead and deliver OT programs focused on restoring function after injury or illness. You will apply splinting and rehab techniques while respecting patient diversity and educational needs.

The role requires Montana licensure and an AOTA-accredited OT degree, with a generous discretionary sign-on bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. Join a team dedicated to high-quality, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AOTA-accredited OT program.
• Licensed to practice in Montana.
• Experience with upper extremity splinting and rehab.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screen.
• Benefits include health, dental, life, disability and FLEX/HSA with 403(b) options.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and conducts medically prescribed Occupational Therapy programs to guide individuals in improving quality of life.
• Consider patient gender, age, culture, and educational needs in therapy planning.

Skills

Upper extremity splinting

Empathetic patient care

Communication skills

Education

OT degree accredited by AOTA

Montana OT licensure

Job description

About Northern Montana HospitalNorthern Montana Hospital (NMH) is the center of a comprehensive system of medical and health care services, staffed with a team of caring professionals who are dedicated to meeting the growing needs of our Hi-Line communities. The not-for-profit, 25-bed Critical Access Hospital features a 24-hour physician-staffed emergency department, with state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging and electronic medical record services. Our large, quiet labor/birthing rooms are private and located away from other patient care areas. The private patient rooms on the 5th floor Medical/Surgical Department boast views from every window.Administration, staff, and medical providers are committed to delivering high quality, comprehensive health care services to the people of the Hi-Line communities of Montana.Specialties of our active staff of doctors include Anesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Hematology, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Pain Management, Pathology, Podiatry, Psychiatry, Psychology, Radiology and Women's Health.For the convenience of our patients, we also host visiting physicians at our clinics in the areas of:CardiologyNeurologyPediatric PulmonologyUrologyRadiation OncologyNephrologyEndocrinologyOptometry

About the role

$20,000 Discretionary Sign-On Bonus

Organizes and conducts medically prescribed Occupational Therapy programs to guide individuals in improving their quality of life following injury, disease, or loss of a body part with consideration to patient's gender, age, cultural differences, and educational needs.

• Graduate of a professional course of education, which is accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Licensed to practice in the state of Montana.
• Skills in upper extremity splinting and rehab.
• Amiable personality, ability to make sound judgments, and the ability to maintain an empathetic and understanding attitude towards patients.
• Ability to successfully pass Background Check and Drug Screen.
• Health, dental, life, disability and FLEX/HSA benefits available with 403-b options.
• Salary commensurate with up to 15 years experience.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Applicants requiring accommodation(s) during the application or interview process are encouraged to contact us at [e-mail] or 406-262-1401. Requesting an accommodation is voluntary and will not negatively affect your application. All requests will be kept confidential. NMH will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this job.

The pay range for this role is: 44.92 - 55.21 USD per hour (Northern Montana Hospital)