Occupational Therapist — Rural MT with Relocation & Benefits

Ilocatum; Miles City (MT); On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Relocation/sign-on bonus

Job summary

Ilocatum in Miles City, Montana, is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to provide diagnostic evaluations and comprehensive treatment to patients at a progressive rural healthcare facility. The role includes documenting patient progress, designing individualized therapy plans, and coordinating with local schools and care agencies to support community reintegration.

The position offers day shift hours, a competitive hourly rate with full benefits, and relocation/sign-on bonuses to attract

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy required.
• Current registration with the American Occupational Therapy Association required.
• Licensed within the State of Montana

Responsibilities

• The Registered Occupational Therapist will provide diagnostic evaluations and treatment to assigned patients, and help patients reach maximum performance level and to use skills learned to the fullest to function in the community within the limits of their capabilities.
• Administers comprehensive evaluations and documents of assigned patients in accordance with departmental standards and procedures. Provides consultation in areas such as environmental design, adaptive equipment, proper positioning of patients to prevent contractures and splinting, and to agencies such as local schools, nursing homes, home care agencies, and hospital settings.
• Maintains timely and accurate patient records and reports.
• Designs and administers treatment programs to increase patients’ levels of functioning. Uses therapeutic exercises and activities to improve or maintain strength, range of motion, and fine‑motor coordination. Instructs patients in adapted techniques and the use of adaptive equipment for meal preparation, home management, dressing, feeding, and other self‑care skills. Trains patients in the use of upper-extremity prosthetic devices to resume previous daily routines. Participates in home assessments.
• Provides therapy for neurological integration; administers sensor‑motor integration treatment techniques and visual perceptual‑motor remediation programs. Uses activities to increase developmental levels of patients. Designs and provides individualized therapy for adult learning‑disabled patients.

Skills

Clinical OT skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy

Job description

Ilocatum in Miles City, Montana, is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to provide diagnostic evaluations and comprehensive treatment to patients at a progressive rural healthcare facility. The role includes documenting patient progress, designing individualized therapy plans, and coordinating with local schools and care agencies to support community reintegration.

The position offers day shift hours, a competitive hourly rate with full benefits, and relocation/sign-on bonuses to attract