Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) - $1,940 to $2,270 per week in Deer Lodge, MT

Occupational Therapist
Location: Deer Lodge, MT
Agency: Empower Professionals Inc.
Pay: $1,940 to $2,270 per week
Shift Information: Days
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/23/2026

About the Position

Location: Deer Lodge, MT
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Specialty: Occupational Therapist
Shift: Days
Hours: 36 Hours/Week
Start: 11/23/2026
Experience Required: 2+ years

We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join a healthcare facility in Deer Lodge, MT and provide high-quality rehabilitative care to patients across a range of functional needs. In this role, you will assess, plan, and implement individualized therapy programs designed to help patients regain independence in daily living and occupational activities. If you are a compassionate and skilled clinician ready to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities to determine functional limitations
• Develop and implement individualized occupational therapy treatment plans based on assessment findings
• Guide patients through therapeutic exercises and activities to restore or improve daily living skills
• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques, compensatory strategies, and home exercise programs
• Recommend and fit adaptive equipment or assistive devices to promote patient independence
• Document patient progress, treatment plans, and discharge summaries accurately and in a timely manner
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care and discharge planning

Pay range: $1,940 to $2,270 per week.

Travel OT package: $2,270/week (36 hours) = $37/hour taxable + up to $942/week in travel reimbursements if eligible under IRS tax-home and expense rules.

Local package: $54–$61/hour fully taxable ($1,940–$2,190/week for 36 hours).

Overtime paid in accordance with applicable wage-and-hour laws and the assignment agreement. Actual compensation varies based on hours worked, assignment terms and travel reimbursement eligibility.

Requirements

• Active MT OT license
• BLS/BCLS certification
• 2+ years of Occupational Therapist experience
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program with a Master's or Doctoral degree
• Current NBCOT certification (OTR) in good standing
• Strong documentation skills and familiarity with EMR systems