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Benefis Health System
Helena, Montana

Community Care Physical Therapist, Helena Home Health

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$38/hour

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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

Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Benefis is one of Montana’s largest and premier health systems, and we are committed to providing excellent care for all, healing body, mind, and spirit.

At Benefis, we work hard to support our employees in every aspect of their careers by offering outstanding benefits and compensation, state-of-the-art facilities, and multiple growth opportunities. The only thing missing is you!

Evaluates plans and administers comprehensive physical therapy modalities/regimens to patients in their place of residence for the purpose of developing and restoring function through rehabilitative physical therapy as prescribed by a physician.

Demonstrates the ability to deal with pressure to meet deadlines, to be accurate, and to handle constantly changing situations. Demonstrates the ability to deal with a variety of people, deal with stressful situations, and handle conflict. Will perform all job duties or job tasks as assigned.

Will follow and adhere to all requirements, regulations and procedures of any licensing board or agency. Must comply with all Benefis Health System’s organization policies and procedures.

Education/License/Experience Requirements: Current valid state Physical Therapy license Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum/school For Medicare certified agencies: Graduate of a physical therapy curriculum approved by The American Physical Therapy Association, or The Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, or The Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Physical Therapy Association; or, Has graduated from a physical therapy curriculum in a four (4) year college or university approved by a State department of education; or Two (2) years of appropriate work experience as a Physical Therapist, and has achieved a satisfactory grade on a proficiency examination conducted, approved, or sponsored by the US Public Health Service except for those individuals initially licensed by a state or seeking qualification as a physical therapist after December 31, 1977; or Was licensed or registered prior to January 1, 1966, and prior to January 1, 1970 had 15 years of full-time physical therapy practice experience under the order and direction of attending or referring doctors of medicine or osteopathy; or, Two (2) years of work experience Prior home health experience preferred Current BLS certification Valid state driver’s license and reliable automobile Exemption Wage Non-Exempt Starting Wage $37.80/hourly Actual offered wage is based on applicable experience The professional team members at Benefis bring their passion and skills to work every day, providing exceptional care for each patient.

Joining the Benefis community gives you the chance to build a rewarding career as part of Montana’s premier health system. This is your opportunity to be part of an exceptional health system in a state that is well known for its beautiful four seasons and outdoor lifestyle.

While enjoying the last best place, you’ll have the added benefit of having access to Benefis Health System, one of the state’s most modern and progressive healthcare facilities with 500+ beds and over 308 employed medical staff members representing more than 40 specialties.

Our state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technologies make Benefis an exceptional working environment.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluates and administers comprehensive physical therapy regimens to patients within their residences to restore function. Ensures compliance with all licensing board regulations and organizational policies.

Requirements

Requires a valid state Physical Therapy license, graduation from an accredited PT program, and current BLS certification. A valid driver's license and reliable vehicle are mandatory, with home health experience preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationRehabilitative TherapyPatient CareConflict ResolutionTime ManagementClinical Documentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 44 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% have no call, 59% 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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Community Care Physical Therapist, Helena Home Health at Benefis Health System a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,180 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs · 11 employers

6
<$100k
9
$100k-110k
6
$110k-120k
0
$120k-130k
2
$140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
74%
CME allowance
65% this job
Loan repayment
26%
Relocation assistance
26%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#2

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#3

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$75k-$115k
#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,180 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Helena

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$479k
Typical market rent
$1,616/mo
Residents’ average commute
14 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.7
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 · Helena, MT metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Benefis Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Great Falls, Mt
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
CME Allowance
State-of-the-art facilities