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Missoula Bone & Joint
Missoula, Montana

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$40-$49/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Join Missoula Bone & Joint and Surgery Center as a TPD (as needed/temporary per diem / on-call) Physical Therapist and experience an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact in your community!

Located in scenic Missoula, Montana, this onsite role allows you to engage directly with patients, helping them regain mobility and enhance their quality of life.

Working as needed to fit your work-life balance needs, with a competitive pay range of $40.00 - $49.00 per hour, your expertise will be valued as you work in a fun and flexible environment dedicated to excellence and integrity.

Collaborate with a professional team that prioritizes safety while focusing on patient satisfaction.

Variable availability is required to support coverage between 7:00 a. m. and 6:30 p. m., including flexibility to provide additional coverage during employee time off, vacations, and extended leaves.

Embrace a culture that encourages problem-solving and innovation, making every day at work invigorating. Take the leap into a rewarding career where your skills truly matter and apply today!

Hello, we're Missoula Bone & Joint and Surgery Center

Come Join the Missoula Bone & Joint and Surgery Center Team! Culture, development, collaboration, and an energetic team atmosphere are a few of the great things Missoula Bone & Joint has to offer. Winners of the Top Employers Award two years running and known as Becker's 150 Greatest Places to work in Healthcare proves this is a great company with professionalism and down to earth personalities from management, providers and staff.

Day to Day as a Physical Therapist

At Missoula Bone & Joint, you will play a pivotal role in rehabilitating patients recovering from injuries and surgeries in an outpatient orthopedic setting. This dynamic role allows you to implement tailored treatment plans, utilizing cutting-edge techniques and therapies to restore mobility and function. You will work closely with a diverse range of patients, guiding them through their recovery journey and celebrating their progress every step of the way.

Your expertise will be essential in creating a supportive environment that empowers patients, helping them regain independence and achieve their rehabilitation goals. Join our dedicated team and make a lasting difference in the lives of those you serve!

Requirements for This Physical Therapist Job

Candidates must possess a BS or MS degree or a Certificate in Physical Therapy from an APTA-accredited education program, coupled with a minimum of one year of clinical experience. The candidate must also have an active license to practice in the State of Montana.

Effective communication skills are essential for building rapport with patients and collaborating with the healthcare team. Strong ethical and moral character references are crucial, as we pride ourselves on maintaining a culture of integrity and professionalism.

Additionally, a willingness to support and encourage co-workers fosters a positive team environment, enhancing both patient care and job satisfaction.

If you are passionate about rehabilitation and possess these skills, you will excel in this rewarding role!

Your Next Step

If you think this job is a fit for what you are looking for, great! We're excited to meet you!

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will rehabilitate patients recovering from injuries and surgeries in an outpatient orthopedic setting. This includes implementing tailored treatment plans and utilizing cutting-edge therapies to restore patient mobility and function.

Requirements

Candidates must have a BS, MS, or Certificate in Physical Therapy from an APTA-accredited program and a valid Montana license. A minimum of one year of clinical experience and strong ethical character references are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient RehabilitationOrthopedic TherapyTreatment PlanningPatient CommunicationMobility Restoration

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 33% have no call, 35% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Montana is 94.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of Montana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Montana?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $151k (middle half $132k–$177k)140 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingMontana index 94.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Montana81 active22,055 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 33% no call · 35% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 19 employers
5
<$100k
6
$100k-120k
1
$138k
10
$140k-160k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
80%
CME allowance
57%
Sign-on bonus
20%
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$80-$110/hr
#2

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Transition Care Telemetry · San Juan Capistrano, California

$80-$110/hr
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) – PRN

$70-$100/hr
#4

Home Care Physical Therapist- Independent Contractor (Union County)

$74-$95/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,942 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Missoula Bone & Joint

Medical Practices
Missoula, Montana
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Work-life balance
Fun and flexible environment

Living in Missoula

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$556k
Typical market rent
$1,537/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.4
State income tax
Up to 6.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Missoula, MT metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.