Travel Physical Therapist (PT) in Big Sandy, MT

Treat a patient population ranging from pediatric through geriatric, with conditions including orthopedic and post-surgical rehabilitation, joint replacement follow-up, falls and balance, post-hospital deconditioning, work/farm-related injuries, and chronic pain and mobility limitations. Why Join Us Practice in a newly opened Wellness Center with a growing outpatient program, offering a meaningful opportunity to help shape and expand a rural therapy program.

Job Title

Physical Therapist

Location

Miles City, MT | Critical Access Hospital / Outpatient / Inpatient / Swing Bed

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Minimum 12 weeks | Days, 5x8s, 8:00am–5:00pm | Expected 40 hours/week | No weekends | No call | No holiday coverage | Possibility to extend

Key Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services across a varied caseload including outpatient, inpatient/acute care, and swing bed patients
• Typically expected to see 5+ outpatient visits per day plus 2+ inpatient/swing bed patients, depending on census
• Treat a patient population ranging from pediatric through geriatric, with conditions including orthopedic and post-surgical rehabilitation, joint replacement follow-up, falls and balance, post-hospital deconditioning, work/farm-related injuries, and chronic pain and mobility limitations
• Document accurately within the facility EMR (TruBridge/CPSI), including Medicare Part A and Part B documentation requirements
• Function as the sole PT on site, working independently while collaborating with nursing, clinic providers, and business office staff
• Potentially supervise a PTA if one is hired during the contract period

Required Qualifications

• Active Montana PT license or PT Compact privilege required by start date
• Minimum 1 year of physical therapy experience
• Experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Current BLS certification
• Individual NPI required
• Must complete facility credentialing prior to seeing patients
• Reliable winter transportation and comfort with winter driving conditions required, as this contract extends into the Montana winter

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with Medicare Part A/Part B documentation and swing bed patients
• Background in rural or Critical Access Hospital settings
• Orthopedic, manual therapy, balance, or vestibular treatment experience
• Comfort working in a small-team environment with interest in contributing to the growth of a rural therapy program

Why Join Us

• Practice in a newly opened Wellness Center with a growing outpatient program, offering a meaningful opportunity to help shape and expand a rural therapy program
• Housing assistance may be available through the facility — details to be determined