Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$23-$32/hr
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
Description
Pay: $46,000 - $60,000, with potential bonus or revenue sharing options.
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with 3% match, 22–27 paid days off, Gym membership incentives, CEU support, and several other great benefits.
Location and Staff: 1038 Main St, Suite 6, Billings, MT 59105; www.mlpt.com/heights/
The Position and The Company
Mountain Land Physical Therapy is a private practice leading the nation in advancing musculoskeletal care. With one-third of primary care visits related to musculoskeletal conditions and a growing shortage of physicians, we are putting physical therapists at the front of care, equipped with diagnostic imaging in many clinics for faster, more accurate treatment.
What You’ll Do
Manage a Balanced Caseload - Top performers treat an average of 12-14 patients per day, with one-on-one dedicated time with each patient. You can double-book only if it's not excessive, you are comfortable with it, and does not negatively impact care.
Autonomy in Treatment - You’ve invested time and energy into mastering your craft, and we respect your philosophy on patient care. Working in collaboration with your supervising physical therapist, you’ll have the freedom to use innovative approaches and apply the skills you’ve gained through continuing education to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Collaborate with a High-Level Team - Work alongside experienced therapists and local medical professionals to deliver cutting-edge rehab.
Why You Should Work Here
Less Time Documenting - Our AI-driven platform reduces documentation time by up to 40%, so you can focus more on patient care and less on paperwork.
Flexibility with Professional Development: At Mountain Land, there’s minimal red tape when it comes to choosing your continuing education and advanced training. We support your goals and give you the freedom to pursue the learning opportunities that matter most to you.
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Requirements
- Current PTA License or ability to obtain (No sanction)
- A passion for outpatient orthopedic therapy
- A drive to continue to learn and elevate your craft
Key Responsibilities
Manage a balanced caseload of 12-14 patients per day while providing one-on-one dedicated care. Collaborate with supervising physical therapists and medical professionals to deliver innovative rehabilitation treatments.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at Mountain Land Physical Therapy Partners a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Physical Therapy physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Physical Therapist Career Context
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Montana is 94.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$57k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $60k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of Montana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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