Benefis Health System·Fort Benton, Montana
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for performing assessments and treatments tailored to the individual needs of patients. They develop and manage care plans, assess treatment responses, and provide education to patients and healthcare team members.
Benefis is one of Montana’s largest and premier health systems, and we are committed to providing excellent care for all, healing body, mind, and spirit. At Benefis, we work hard to support our employees in every aspect of their careers by offering outstanding benefits and compensation, state-of-the-art facilities, and multiple growth opportunities. The only thing missing is you!
Responsible for performing age and diagnosis specific assessment and treatment relevant to the patient’s/resident’s/client’s individual needs.
This assessment may include cognitive, sensory, neuromuscular, perceptual motor skills, psychosocial skills, functional daily living and work-related skills, and home/work/community environments.
Develops, initiates, performs, and manages plan of care as indicated, assesses response to treatment, and assists in discharge planning.
Provides education related to the treatment program, disease process, and prevention of further injuries to the patient/resident/client and other members of the health care team.
Delegates aspects of care to the OTA or Rehabilitation Aide based on their job description.
Demonstrates the ability to deal with pressure to meet deadlines, to be accurate, and to handle constantly changing situations. Demonstrates the ability to deal with a variety of people, deal with stressful situations, and handle conflict.
Will perform all job duties or job tasks as assigned. Will follow and adhere to all requirements, regulations and procedures of any licensing board or agency. Must comply with all Benefis Health System’s organization policies and procedures.
Market context
Community hospital occupational therapist roles in Montana are often driven by patient rehab needs across inpatient and outpatient settings, so licensed candidates are commonly reviewed closely. This role is competitive because it requires an approved OT degree, a current Montana license, temporary licensure, and BLS certification, and part-time schedules can still attract experienced applicants. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your Montana licensure status and BLS before applying.
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