Physical Therapist (FT, PT, PRN)

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Physical Therapist (PT) – Restore Strength & Mobility in Helena, Montana!

Are you a licensed Physical Therapist with a passion for helping others live fuller, more active lives? Join our dedicated rehab team in Helena, MT, where your expertise will empower patients to regain independence and improve their quality of life in a supportive, collaborative environment.

What You’ll Do

  • Assess patient needs and develop personalized treatment plans under physician direction.
  • Deliver hands-on therapy to restore function, relieve pain, and improve mobility.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to set and achieve meaningful recovery goals.
  • Educate patients and families on therapy techniques and progress.
  • Document patient condition and progress in compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Ensure punctuality and reliability for scheduled shifts.

What You Bring

  • Strong clinical reasoning and therapeutic skills.
  • A collaborative mindset and commitment to patient-centered care.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and care teams.
  • Dedication to professionalism and confidentiality.

Why Helena, MT? Helena, Montana’s capital city, is a vibrant blend of history, culture, and outdoor adventure. Surrounded by the Big Belt and Elkhorn Mountains, Helena offers endless opportunities for hiking, biking, fishing, and exploring scenic trails. With its rich gold rush heritage, thriving arts scene, and welcoming community, Helena is the perfect place to build a rewarding career and enjoy a balanced lifestyle.

Ready to help others move forward—literally—in a place that feels like home? Apply today and become part of a team that values compassion, excellence, and the power of physical therapy.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate Degree from a college or university with an accredited Physical Therapy program.

Licenses/Certification

  • Current Physical Therapist license in the state employed.
  • Current CPR certification.

Experience

Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will assess patient needs to develop and implement personalized treatment plans to restore strength and mobility. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and educate patients and families on recovery goals and techniques.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationDocumentationCommunication

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 40% have no call, 56% 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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Montana?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapyranked against 21,942 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $108k (middle half $95k–$119k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingMontana index 94.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Montana81 active22,060 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 40% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,942 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (FT, PT, PRN) at Mt Ascension Transitional Care of Cascadia 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 21,942 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

35 jobs · 24 employers
18
<$110k
5
$110k-130k
5
$130k-150k
7
$150k-170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs · 24 employers
401k / retirement match
89%
CME allowance
54%
Sign-on bonus
46%
Loan repayment
26%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health | $150,000 Annual Salary (Redding)

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$150k-$160k
#2

Physical Therapist

Boost Home Healthcare - Northern Colorado · Greeley, Colorado

$68-$76/hr
#3

Physical Therapist In Home Healthcare

$68-$76/hr
#4

Travel Physical Therapist

$75/hr
+ 40 more · ranked by pay

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 21,942 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Mt Ascension Transitional Care of Cascadia

Hospitals and Health Care
Eagle, Idaho
201-500 employees

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.