What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist FT or PT position at Partners in Home Care?
Join Western Montana’s Premier Home Health Agency – Make a Difference as an Occupational Therapist!
Established in 1987, Partners In Home Care (PIHC) has been the leading non-profit home health provider in Western Montana. Our skilled and compassionate team is dedicated to safety, service excellence, and delivering the highest quality of care to the communities we serve.
What We Offer
Partners In Home Care offers a generous and flexible benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and work-life balance:
- Flexible scheduling
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- Supplemental Insurance, FSA, & HSA options
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement & Annual Training Budget for professional development
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Legal, ID Protection, Pet Insurance, and Financial Wellness Programs
…and much more!
Job Title: Occupational Therapist (Home Health)
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time available
Job Summary
Partners In Home Care is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our Home Health team. In this role, you’ll help patients regain independence and improve their quality of life through personalized, in-home therapy. The Occupational Therapist provides evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation services, while offering education and support to both patients and families. You’ll work closely with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high standards of care, documentation, and compliance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for home-based patients, coordinating with physicians and the care team as needed.
- Provide skilled, evidence-based occupational therapy interventions and adjust plans as patient needs evolve.
- Complete and score OASIS assessments accurately, collaborating with the Quality team to ensure compliance.
- Maintain knowledge of payer guidelines and Medicare Conditions of Participation.
- Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences and Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
- Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) and provide oversight to CNAs when OT is the sole active discipline.
- Manage patient care throughout the episode, including admissions, 30-day functional assessments, and discharges.
- Document services and communications promptly and accurately using point-of-care tools.
- Coordinate daily schedules efficiently to maintain continuity of care and minimize travel time.
- Maintain current Montana OT licensure and complete all continuing education requirements.
- Adhere to ethical standards and agency policies while representing PIHC’s mission and values.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
- Current licensure to practice Occupational Therapy in the State of Montana
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation with appropriate auto insurance
- Two years of occupational therapy experience preferred (home health experience a plus)
Schedule
Typical workdays are Monday through Friday, with flexibility depending on FTE status and patient care needs.
Why Join PIHC?
If you’re passionate about helping others maintain independence and thrive at home, we’d love to hear from you! Join a supportive, mission-driven team that values your expertise, compassion, and dedication to quality care.
Partners In Home Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.