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Great Falls Hospital
Great Falls, Montana

Physical Therapist - Outpatient

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Retention Bonus of $20,000.00 Available!

At the Great Falls Clinic Hospital, we pride ourselves on providing high quality care and exceptional service to our patients. Here you will find excellent nurse to patient ratios. This allows us to provide more personalized care and create stronger connections. You will discover a culture of teamwork, compassion, and an opportunity for professional growth.

Position Overview

Diagnose and manage movement dysfunction and enhance physical and functional abilities. Restore, maintain and promote not only optimal physical function, but also optimal wellness and fitness, and optimal quality of life as it relates to movement and health. Prevent the onset, symptoms, and progression of impairments, functional limitations and disabilities that may result from diseases, disorders, conditions, or injuries. Receives direction from:

Department Director. The Physical Therapist, as an employed provider, is expected to comply with all Service Standards and Policies and Procedures of the Great Falls Clinic. This is inclusive of all Customer Service Standards, Dress Code, and Physical and Mental requirements outlined and approved for this position.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from a Physical Therapy program

Experience

  • Prior experience within specific scope of practice, preferred.

License/Certifications

  • Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Montana
  • BLS Certification, required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Knowledge of the principles, practices, standards, and techniques of physical therapy.
  • Knowledge of how to use and maintain physical therapy equipment.
  • Knowledge of safety requirements.
  • Skill in writing reports, preparing correspondence, and keeping patient care records.
  • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
  • Skill in identifying and recommending problem resolution.
  • Ability to evaluate utilization statistics and other data.
  • Ability to communicate clearly.
  • Must have the dexterity and manual skill required to operate the keyboard of a computer terminal and the numeric keypad of a standard desktop calculator by touch, with our without accommodation, in an accurate and efficient manner.
  • Must have the physical ability to work on a computer terminal, with or without accommodations, for interrupted periods of up to four hours duration continuously.
  • Must have the ability to operate office equipment, including fax and photocopier in order to complete requests for medical information.
  • Ability to manage a sometimes chaotic work environment related to changing patient needs. A positive attitude towards health care team members and diverse patient populations.
  • Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
  • Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
  • Frequent standing and walking for prolonged period of time.
  • Requires handling and lifting of patients.
  • Requires ability to use and repair department equipment.
  • Requires prolonged sitting and standing for periods of time, as well as bending and stooping.
  • Requires ability to facilitate prescribed treatment, including full manipulation and resistance.
  • Requires ability to communicate nature of treatment to patient and prepare doctor's report.
  • Lifts and carries items up to 100 pounds.
  • Exposure to diseases, toxic substances, radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common in a clinic environment.

Notice of PRE-Employment Screening Requirements

If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a

pre-employment screening, which includes:

  • Criminal background check
  • Drug Screening
  • Health and Immunizations Screening

About Us

In 1917, four visionary medical leaders opened a world-class comprehensive health care center, with an integrated team of specialists and a personal approach to wellness - far from an urban center. Today, we are focused on becoming Montana's healthcare provider of choice.

We are committed to recruiting the most contemporary medical staff, harnessing the power of the latest medical technologies, continually striving for advancement, and above all, working as a team to meet the health needs of the 250,000 residents living in our 17 local counties.

Our vision is to be the healthcare provider of choice for patients and the workplace of choice for staff and providers. We will achieve this vision by committing to a culture of integrity and safety, evidence based exceptional care, compassionate customer service, great work environment and innovation/technology.

About Great Falls

Great Falls lies about halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks.

With close access to world class fishing and floating, not only on the Missouri River, but also several other lakes and rivers. Great Falls is an active community within 1 hour of two local ski resorts. We encourage a fun, collaborative work environment as well as a good work/home life balance.

If you are interested in being a part of a dynamic, impactful team, in a family friendly community, Great Falls and Great Falls Clinic Hospital are for you. We would love to hear from you and discuss this opportunity.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Great Falls Clinic, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

(EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist will diagnose and manage movement dysfunction to restore and maintain optimal physical function and quality of life for patients. They are responsible for facilitating prescribed treatments, maintaining accurate patient records, and collaborating with the medical team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in physical therapy and possess a valid license to practice in the State of Montana. A BLS certification is required, along with the physical ability to perform manual therapy and lift up to 100 pounds.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Movement dysfunction diagnosisRehabilitationMedical record keepingPatient assessmentManual dexterityCommunicationEquipment maintenanceSafety compliance

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 50% have no call, 70% 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 Physical Therapist - Outpatient at Great Falls Hospital a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,012 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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Salary Distribution31 jobs · 19 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
87%
Sign-on bonus
63%
CME allowance
63%
Loan repayment
30%
Relocation assistance
23%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 60% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,012 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Great Falls

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$333k
Typical market rent
$1,374/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.8
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 · Great Falls, MT metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Great Falls Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Great Falls, MT
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Retention Bonus $20,000
BLS Certification Required