Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$36-$52/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
A community healthcare facility near Helena, Montana is seeking a Physical Therapist to join its rehabilitation team!
Pay: $36.00 - $52.00 / hourly
Physical Therapist Opportunity
- Full-time, permanent, direct-hire position
- Monday through Friday schedule
- Openings available in inpatient, outpatient, and float settings
- Up to $20,000 retention bonus
- Up to $7,000 relocation assistance
- Comprehensive benefits package available
Physical Therapist Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients and diagnose movement dysfunctions
- Develop individualized treatment plans to improve mobility and function
- Monitor patient progress and modify treatment interventions as needed
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient outcomes
Physical Therapist Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required
- Montana Physical Therapist license or eligibility to obtain prior to hire
- BLS certification required or eligible to obtain upon hire
- Strong communication and patient care skills
The Surrounding Montana Community
- Affordable cost of living with access to housing, dining, and everyday amenities
- Located near Helena, offering convenient access to shopping, healthcare, and entertainment
- Outdoor recreation opportunities including hiking, fishing, camping, boating, and wildlife viewing
- Community-focused region with local events, farmers markets, and year-round recreational activities
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will evaluate patients to diagnose movement dysfunctions and develop individualized treatment plans to improve mobility. They will also monitor patient progress and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure quality outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and possess or be eligible for a Montana Physical Therapy license. A BLS certification is also required for this position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Montana is 94.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$92k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $97k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of Montana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 48% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 21,894 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $75k–$108k | Physical Therapy median $98k (middle half $72k–$109k)300 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$97k in purchasing power | Montana index 94.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Montana | 85 active | 21,882 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 48% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Physical Therapist listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 20% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,821 in the last 30 days | 4,444 the 30 days before (+76%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Ironside Human Resources 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 21,894 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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Benefits & Perks
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,894 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
Benefits & Perks
Living in Helena
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $477k
- Typical market rent
- $1,630/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.