The Staff Pad·Helena, Montana
The Occupational Therapist provides comprehensive evaluation and evidence-based treatment services across outpatient, home health, and hospice settings. They develop individualized care plans and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient independence and function.
Occupational Therapist (OT) – Outpatient | Home Health | Hospice Full-Time | Day Shift | 0.8 FTE | Montana The Staff Pad is proud to partner with a reputed hospital in Helena, MT and is looking for a dedicated and passionate Occupational Therapist to join a collaborative rehabilitation team where you can practice meaningful, patient-centered care while building the career you want.
This role offers flexibility to work across outpatient, home health, and hospice settings, giving you the opportunity to expand your clinical skills and make a lasting impact across the continuum of care.
Why Therapists Love Working Here Dedicated Documentation Time – Paid time built into your schedule for paperwork and care coordination 1:1 Patient Care – Deliver high-quality therapy with uninterrupted patient appointments and no treatment delegated to techs or aides.
Quality-Driven Scheduling – 60-minute evaluations and 45-minute treatment sessions allow you to provide thoughtful, individualized care.
Strong Work-Life Balance – Reasonable productivity expectations in a supportive, therapist-focused environment.
Professional Growth Support $1,000 annual continuing education budget 24 hours of paid education time each year On-site continuing education opportunities, including specialty coursework (eg.
ICE lumbar) Mentorship & Career Development – Allocated mentorship opportunities to support growth and opportunities to explore pediatric, inpatient, outpatient, home health, and hospice specialties as your interests evolve.
Advanced Clinical Environment – Work within a state-of-the art sports medicine facility Built-In Referral Network – Strong internal referrals help maintain a consistent and rewarding caseload.
Collaborative Team Culture – Join a close-knit rehab team that values teamwork, communication, and clinical excellence.
Supportive Infrastructure – Dedicated scheduler and tech support, Integrated within the EPIC network, providing a streamlined EMR system for seamless interdisciplinary communication.
Recognition & Incentives – Certification and productivity incentive programs designed to reward your expertise and contributions.
Excellent Benefits Package Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance 403(b) retirement plan Gym membership Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) repayment plan eligibility
The Occupational Therapist provides evaluation and treatment services for patients referred by physicians across outpatient, home health, and hospice settings. This role develops individualized plans of care, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, and delivers compassionate, evidence-based therapy that supports patients in achieving their highest level of independence and function. What You'll Do
include: Provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment services for patients referred to for Occupational Therapy care. Develop individualized care plans based on patient evaluations and clinical findings. Deliver compassionate, evidence-based therapy focused on improving patient function and independence. Document all patient care accurately and complete charge entry in a timely manner according to department policies. Collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary rehabilitation team members to support coordinated patient care. Report directly to the Director of Rehabilitation. Participate in departmental planning initiatives, including budget and resource planning activities. Contribute as an active member of the Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation teams. Support department and organizational quality improvement initiatives and performance projects. Participate in equipment training, organizational safety programs, and fire safety education activities.
Education and Licensures Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program Current Occupational Therapist license in the State of Montana If you’re looking for a position where you can provide exceptional care, continue growing professionally, and be part of a genuinely supportive rehab team, we’d love to connect with you.
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program. A current Occupational Therapist license in the State of Montana is required.
Market context
In Montana, allied health travel assignments are often driven by outpatient and hospital coverage needs across a broad patient mix, so adaptable clinicians with strong communication skills tend to stand out. These roles can be competitive because employers look for candidates who can commit to a 13-week assignment and work in a community-focused setting. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your fit for the setting and assignment length before applying.
