Pays $32-$42/hrPhysical Therapist Assistant market median is ~$68k (461 jobs) · Top 25% in Physical Therapy for work-life (7.2/10, vs 19,850 in this specialty)

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Reliant Rehabilitation
Billings, Montana

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist Top 25% in Physical TherapyFull-Time
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

Flexible schedule. Full-time or PRN. $66K-$87K. Tuition loan repayment. Work in Billings, MT with a supportive team.

Join Reliant Rehabilitation as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Flexible Scheduling in Billings, Montana, United States. Overview This position may be offered as a Full-Time or PRN opening, depending on several factors. Please apply, and a member of our team will reach out to discuss available options.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support patients in improving functional abilities and skills under the guidance of a licensed PT.
  • Contribute to the development and sustainability of a robust physical therapy program.
  • Advance clinical, professional, and leadership skills through collaboration, self-directed learning, and continuing education.
  • Maintain a current and valid state license and stay informed on developments in physical therapy and healthcare.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an APTA-accredited Physical Therapy program
  • Valid Physical Therapy Assistant state license Please note rate range is an estimate and may vary based on skill set and location(s).

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $66K - $87K
  • Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Reliant Rehabilitation in Billings, Montana, United States.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Physical Therapy ImplementationPatient Case ManagementClinical DocumentationInfection ControlEnvironmental Safety ProtocolsBilling PracticesPatient EngagementTreatment Planning

Physical Therapy — Physical Therapist Career Context

In Montana, Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$97k across 121 listings, vs ~$92k nationally (44,875 listings).

Montana's cost-of-living index is 106.8 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$77k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $72k in an average-cost state — Montana ranks #9 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 59.2% of Montana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at Reliant Rehabilitation a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 19,850 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist Assistant roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 461 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Reliant Rehabilitation

Hospitals and Health Care
Plano, Texas
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Company-paid Life Insurance
401(k) with employer match
PTO Share and Buy-Back Programs
Maternity and Paternity Support Program
Continuing Education