Occupational Therapist Jobs in Montana

Occupational Therapists (OTs) play a pivotal role in the therapy industry by helping individuals across all ages to participate in the activities and tasks they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday tasks (occupations). These professionals work with people who have physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities, and they develop individualized plans to improve their clients' ability to perform daily activities, prevent or minimize disability, and promote overall health and wellness. OTs may work in a variety of settings, such as hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, clients' homes, or in corporate wellness programs.

Prior to becoming an Occupational Therapist, individuals may serve in roles such as a Rehab Aide, Occupational Therapy Assistant, or even a Pediatric Occupational Therapy Aide to gain relevant experience in the field. To become a successful OT, one should possess excellent interpersonal skills, physical stamina, patience, and creativity. They should also possess strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills to assess patients' needs and create appropriate treatment plans. They must have a master's degree from an accredited occupational therapy program and pass a national certification examination to become a certified Occupational Therapist. Some states may also require additional licensing.

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Travel Occupational Therapist (OT)

  • Fusion Medical Staffing
  • Great Falls, MT
  • 13 days ago
  • Great Falls, MT
  • 13 days ago

Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) Company: Fusion Medical Staffing Location: Facility in Great Falls, Montana Job Details Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist for a 13...

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Occupational Therapist - Travel Contract

  • Jackson Therapy Partners
  • Plentywood, MT
  • 19 days ago
  • Plentywood, MT
  • 19 days ago

Minimum Requirements Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited educational program....

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Occupational Therapist (OT) Pediatric Outpatient

  • Community Medical Center
  • Missoula, MT
  • 5 days ago
  • Missoula, MT
  • 5 days ago

Therapy License: MT State Licensure for Occupational Therapy Why Choose Us: Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees....

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PRN Occupational Therapist

  • Infinity Rehab
  • Missoula, MT
  • 2 hours ago
  • Missoula, MT
  • 2 hours ago

Job DetailsJob Location: Village Health Rehab Montana - Missoula, MT 59804Position Type: PRNInfinity Rehab is seeking an Occupational Therapist to work PRN within our therapy team at Village Health...

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Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapist

  • Trusted Health
  • Glendive, MT
  • 1 day ago
  • Glendive, MT
  • 1 day ago

Therapist) BLS (Basic Life Support) Skills Checklist: Yes References: Yes Certifications: Basic Life Support, Occupational Therapist Job Details Job Type: Travel Nurse/Patient: Shift Type: Day Contract...

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Occupational Therapist Home Health

  • Logan Health
  • Kalispell, MT
  • 2 days ago
  • Kalispell, MT
  • 2 days ago

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program with the ability to obtain a Montana Occupational Therapist license within 30 days of hire....

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Occupational Therapist

  • Glendive, MT
  • 2 days ago
  • Glendive, MT
  • 2 days ago

Description: As an Occupational Therapist, you'll help patients live their life to the fullest while living with, injury, illness, or disability....

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Rehabilitation - Occupational Therapist

  • KPG Healthcare
  • Glendive, MT
  • 2 days ago
  • Glendive, MT
  • 2 days ago

KPG Healthcare is currently seeking Rehabilitation - Occupational Therapists to fill Travel and Local Contract opportunities throughout our network of hospitals....

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Travel Allied - Occupational Therapist

  • Epic Travel Staffing
  • Glendive, MT
  • 2 days ago
  • Glendive, MT
  • 2 days ago

Travel Occupational Therapist Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel Occupational Therapist....

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Montana (remote) - Occupational therapist

  • Presence
  • MT
  • 2 days ago
  • MT
  • 2 days ago

What youll do Provide direct occupational therapy services Complete comprehensive case reports Exercise strong communication and relationship-building skills to collaborate with onsite school personnel...

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Occupational Medicine - Occupational Therapist

  • GQR
  • Roundup, MT
  • 5 days ago
  • Roundup, MT
  • 5 days ago

Acute Job Location: Roundup, MT Profession: Occupational Therapist Estimated Pay: $2204.00 Duration (weeks): 13 Specialty: Acute Shift Details: Day *Estimated weekly pay includes projected hourly wages...

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An Occupational Therapist Is Needed for Traveling Help in Montana

  • CompHealth
  • Butte, MT
  • 5 days ago
  • Butte, MT
  • 5 days ago

CompHealth services are always free to you. Let us do the heavy lifting and handle the headache of credentialing, travel, housing, and so much more. With the premier staffing agency as your...

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Occupational Therapist

  • at Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains, Montana, United States
  • Plains, MT
  • 5 days ago
  • Plains, MT
  • 5 days ago

Therapy program + Montana Occupational Therapy license Compensation: $36.00/hr +DOE Why Clark Fork Valley Hospital Clark Fork Valley Hospital is a great place to work, we truly live our mission of...

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Occupational Therapist (OT) - SNF / LTC

  • Centra Healthcare Solutions
  • Deer Lodge, MT
  • 6 days ago
  • Deer Lodge, MT
  • 6 days ago

Therapy Job, OT Job, OT Travel Job, Travel Occupational Therapy Job, Occupational Therapist Job and Travel OT Job....

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Occupational Therapist - Acute

  • AMN Corporate
  • Roundup, MT
  • 6 days ago
  • Roundup, MT
  • 6 days ago

REQUIREMENTS Occupational Therapist, Acute Experience: 1 year Licenses: OT-MT(Copy needed) Certifications: OTR-NBCOT(Copy Needed); BLS-AHA(Copy Needed) SSN Required DOB Required Work History: Should...

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Demographic Data for Montana

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Occupational Therapist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Occupational Therapist Jobs in Montana

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Occupational Therapists in Montana offer the following education background
Master's Degree
48.7%
Bachelor's Degree
28.4%
Doctorate Degree
9.3%
Associate's Degree
8.9%
High School or GED
2.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.9%
Some College
0.2%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Occupational Therapists in Montana
Less than 1 year
54.5%
None
27.3%
1-2 years
9.1%
2-4 years
9.1%



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