Physical Therapist Assistant (Full Time)
Listed compensation
$26.29/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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!
Responsible for assisting the physical therapist in implementing the plan of care and treatment programs to restore a patient’s/residents/ optimal function and mobility. Performs treatment commensurate with their education and training utilizing exercise, equipment and modalities to improve strength, balance, coordination, range of motion to decrease pain.
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
- AA degree from a school or college approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
- Current License for PTA from Montana.
- Temporary licensure as governed by the State Practice Act.
- Current BLS certification.
- Exemption Wage
- Non-Exempt
- Starting Wage
- $26.29/hourly
- Actual offered wage is based on applicable experience
Key Responsibilities
Assist the physical therapist in implementing care plans and treatment programs to restore patients’ or residents’ function and mobility. Provide treatments using exercises, equipment, and modalities to improve strength, balance, coordination, and range of motion and to reduce pain.
Requirements
An associate degree from a school or college approved by the American Physical Therapy Association and a current Montana physical therapist assistant license are required; temporary licensure must comply with the State Practice Act. Current BLS certification is also required.
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 ~$55k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $58k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of Montana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $55k | Physical Therapy median $68k (middle half $63k–$77k)518 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$58k in purchasing power | Montana index 94.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Montana | 85 active | 21,898 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Physical Therapist listings: 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 18% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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