Physical Therapist (PT) - PRN/Part-Time

Physical TherapistNo callNo weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$50-$65/hr

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 52m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Please Note: As a recipient of federal funds through the VA and Medicare/Medicaid, Interim HealthCare complies with federal health care regulations. Although recreational marijuana use is legal in Montana, it is still federally illegal. Therefore, our 10-panel pre-employment drug screening includes marijuana. Please do not apply if you cannot pass this drug screen (exceptions can be granted for medicinal use with a doctor's order).

Seeking work-life balance? At Interim, you decide when you work and when you don’t. Whether you’re managing a family, pursuing an education or just need more flexibility, this role makes it possible. So, you can do what you love in a way that fits your life.

Interim HealthCare of Central MT is locally owned and operated by a Helena, MT resident and military veteran. Our mission is improving people's lives by offering skilled and personal home care in the home or place of residence, enabling Montanans to age in place with independence, dignity and respect.

Our Home Health Physical Therapists enjoy some excellent benefits:

  • $50-$65 per hour
  • Travel reimbursement and after-hours/weekend pay differential
  • Uniform/scrubs allowance
  • 1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes
  • Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
  • Ancillary Benefits for all employees
  • PTO, Dental, Vision Benefits for full-time employees.

As a Home Health Physical Therapist, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:

  • Provide home-based physical therapy to patients who have lost mobility, strength and functionality due to illness or injury
  • Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, OT and SLP, focused on the patient’s plan of care and goals
  • Educate patients on their plan of care, established goals, exercises and self-care
  • Coach family on the plan of care, therapy goals and safely assisting with exercises

A Few Must-haves for Home Health Physical Therapists

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Program and active PT license in Montana
  • Minimum of two (2) years of physical therapy experience, ideally in home healthcare
  • CPR certification
  • Hep B and TB immunizations
  • Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
  • Good clinical judgement, strong interpersonal skills, dexterity and compassion

Why Work for Interim HealthCare?

Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health caregivers. Operating through 400+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates employees, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of professionals who are making a significant impact in the lives of others through the personalized, home-based care they provide.

Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Key Responsibilities

Provide home-based physical therapy to patients to improve mobility, strength, and functionality. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary home health team to educate patients and families on care plans and therapy goals.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist program with an active Montana license. Requires at least two years of physical therapy experience, preferably in home healthcare, along with CPR certification and necessary immunizations.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Home health carePatient mobility assessmentClinical judgmentPatient educationCare planningRehabilitation

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 33% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Montana is 94.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $126k in an average-cost state. 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 score7.9 / 10 · top 5% in physical therapyranked against 21,954 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$104k–$135kPhysical Therapy median $135k (middle half $125k–$146k)168 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$126k in purchasing powerMontana index 94.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Montana88 active22,213 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 33% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Physical Therapist listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 19% offer loan repayment23,370 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,954 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 (PT) - PRN/Part-Time at Interim HealthCare of Central Montana a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,954 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

28 jobs · 23 employers
4
<$100k
11
$100k-120k
3
$120k-140k
9
$140k-160k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 23 employers
401k / retirement match
84%
CME allowance
44%
Sign-on bonus
28%
Loan repayment
16%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) – PRNPer Diem

Concierge Home Care · St. Cloud, Florida

$70-$100/hr
#2

Home Care Physical Therapist- Independent Contractor (Union County)Contract

US Physical Therapy · Union County, New Jersey

$74-$95/hr
#3

Home Care Physical Therapist- Per Diem (Ocean County)

$72-$95/hr
#4

Home Care Physical Therapist- Per Diem (Bergen County)

$72-$95/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,954 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • On-site
Interim HealthCare of Central Montana logo

About Interim HealthCare of Central Montana

Benefits & Perks

Travel reimbursement
After-hours/weekend pay differential
Uniform/scrubs allowance
1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios
Flexible assignments
Ancillary Benefits for all employees
PTO, Dental, Vision Benefits for full-time employees

Living in Butte

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$318k
Typical market rent
$1,443/mo
State income tax
Up to 6.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.