Travel Physical Therapist - Outpatient - $2,747 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Outpatient Physical Therapist for a travel job in Plains, Montana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for an outpatient/inpatient role in a critical access hospital setting, requiring at least 1 year of experience and BLS certification.

Details

• Critical access hospital offering outpatient, inpatient, and home visit services with a swing bed program in a rural community
• Three outpatient PT clinics with additional inpatient coverage as needed based on staffing
• Flexibility required to shift between outpatient and inpatient areas depending on facility needs
• Day shift options include 4x10 hour or 5x8 hour schedules, with weekly hours ranging from 34-40 depending on census
• Weekend coverage required every third weekend
• No on-call requirements and no floating to sister facilities
• Epic charting system preferred

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of physical therapy experience required
• BLS certification required
• License required if applicable
• Experience with orthopedic conditions including cervicalgia, low back pain, post-op cervical/shoulder/spinal surgery, and joint replacements preferred
• Experience with neurologic conditions such as post-stroke rehabilitation, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury preferred
• Skilled in patient assessment techniques including AROM/AAROM/PROM, strength testing, and vital sign monitoring
• Familiarity with modalities such as TENS, ultrasound, and moist heat preferred
• Experience with wound/ulcer assessment and simple dressing changes preferred
• Strong time management and documentation skills required

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include evaluating, planning, and implementing individualized treatment programs to improve mobility, reduce pain, and restore independence
• Collaborates with providers and care teams across acute, outpatient, and long-term care settings
• Location offers access to skiing, snowshoeing, ice fishing, and mountain recreation, with proximity to Glacier National Park and Flathead Lake
• Small-town community setting allows clinicians to build strong relationships with patients
• Provides broad clinical exposure not typically found in larger specialized systems
• Open to first-time travelers with at least 1 year of experience
• Local candidates accepted
• No RTO restrictions
• New graduates may be considered

American Traveler Job ID #P-757827. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Physical Therapist - Outpatient

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