Occupational Therapist - Travel Contract

Make a meaningful difference as a travel OT with Jackson Therapy Partners. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities regain or improve their daily skills while exploring a new location in Plentywood, MT. This position supports a rural hospital setting with outpatient and inpatient services, long-term care, a rural health clinic, and occasional school and home visits.

• Bachelor‘s, Master‘s, or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active Montana Occupational Therapy license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience providing occupational therapy across settings such as inpatient hospital care, outpatient clinic, long-term care/nursing home, and school visits.
• Experience treating orthopedic, neurological, developmental pediatric, and musculoskeletal conditions preferred.

• Experience with pelvic health therapy, hydrotherapy, dry needling, or LSVT Big and Loud program preferred.
• Previous experience in a rural hospital or community with mixed inpatient and outpatient caseload preferred.

Shift: Days.

Work will include both outpatient and inpatient responsibilities, long-term care, school visits, and occasional home care visits.

Candidates should be prepared to work in a rural hospital environment serving a small community and to collaborate across an interdisciplinary rehab department.

• Weekly, on-time pay.
• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support via text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing options available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as an occupational therapist and contribute to patient-centered care in a rural Montana hospital. This opportunity offers professional variety across inpatient, outpatient, long-term care, school-based, and home health settings. You will collaborate with PT, OT, and speech therapy teams and participate in programs such as pain management and specialty therapy services.

Plentywood offers access to outdoor recreation and small-town amenities within northeastern Montana.

The area is near Medicine Lake National Wildlife Refuge and within driving distance to Lake Bowdoin State Park, providing options for birding and fishing within 30–60 minutes. The community serves as a regional hub with local parks, community events, and short drives to wide-open prairie landscapes and hunting opportunities, fitting a quiet, rural lifestyle with straightforward commutes.

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.