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Benefis Health System
Great Falls, Montana

Physical Therapist, Community Hospitals (Full Time)

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$76,315.20

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 5mo ago

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 performing an age and diagnosis specific assessment designed to gather data relevant to the patient’s/resident’s/client’s individual needs.

Utilizes exercise, soft tissue mobilization, joint manipulation, manual therapy techniques, equipment and physical and electrical modalities to improve strength, balance, coordination and range of motions, and to decrease pain to restore mobility and function.

Provides education related to the treatment program, disease process, and prevention of further injuries to the patient/resident/client and family/caregiver and other members of the health care team. Delegates as necessary aspects of care to the PTA or Rehabilitation aide based on their job descriptions.

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: Physical Therapy Licensure, in Montana Temporary licensure as governed by the State Practice Act Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy or graduate of accredited college or university with a DPT, Master’s degree, or BA degree in Physical Therapy or certification in Physical Therapy Current BLS certification.

Exemption Wage Exempt Starting Wage $76,315.20/annual Actual offered wage is based on applicable experience The professional team members at Benefis bring their passion and skills to work every day, providing exceptional care for each patient.

Joining the Benefis community gives you the chance to build a rewarding career as part of Montana’s premier health system. This is your opportunity to be part of an exceptional health system in a state that is well known for its beautiful four seasons and outdoor lifestyle.

While enjoying the last best place, you’ll have the added benefit of having access to Benefis Health System, one of the state’s most modern and progressive healthcare facilities with 500+ beds and over 308 employed medical staff members representing more than 40 specialties.

Our state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technologies make Benefis an exceptional working environment.

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist performs patient assessments and utilizes various therapeutic techniques to restore mobility, function, and pain relief. They also provide education to patients and families while coordinating care with the rehabilitation team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Montana physical therapy license or temporary licensure and have graduated from an accredited physical therapy program. A current BLS certification is also required for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient assessmentPatient educationClinical documentationConflict resolutionStress management

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 44 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% have no call, 59% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Montana is 94.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$76k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $81k in an average-cost state. 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, Community Hospitals (Full Time) at Benefis Health System 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 22,180 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs · 11 employers

6
<$100k
9
$100k-110k
6
$110k-120k
0
$120k-130k
2
$140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
74%
CME allowance
65%
Loan repayment
26%
Relocation assistance
26%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist - Studio City

Myo · Los Angeles, California

$90k-$140k
#2

Physical Therapist - West Hollywood

Myo · West Hollywood, California

$90k-$140k
#3

Physical Therapist - Bardonia, NY

$75k-$115k
#4

Physical Therapist (New Grad Mentor Program) -Greater Reisterstown, MD

$70k-$110k
+ 21 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 22,180 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Great Falls

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$333k≈ 4.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,374/mo≈ 22% of gross pay
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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Benefis Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Great Falls, Mt
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Outstanding benefits and compensation
State-of-the-art facilities
Multiple growth opportunities