Physical Therapist
Big Sky, MT
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with 2+ years of experience for a 13-week contract in Big Sky, Montana.

Details

• Hospital-based Physical Therapy position
• Days only, 5x8 shift schedule, typically 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM with a 30 minute lunch
• 13-week contract assignment
• Guaranteed 40 hours per week
• Facility reserves the right to cancel up to three shifts per 13-week contract due to low census or unforeseen circumstances

Requirements

• Active Montana Physical Therapist license required (if applicable)
• Bachelor's Degree required
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program
• Minimum 2 years of physical therapy experience required
• Current BLS certification required
• Completion of two hours of initial cerebrovascular disease (stroke) education required
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills required
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include evaluating physical and functional status of patients and establishing and implementing individualized plans of care
• Documents initial evaluations, re-evaluations, progress notes, daily treatments, education, and discharge summaries in compliance with facility policies
• Educates patients, families, and caregivers on pain management, safety, and individualized care plans
• Identifies and addresses patient safety issues in collaboration with families and caregivers
• Works in a busy, fast-paced healthcare environment requiring sound judgment and professionalism
• May involve exposure to bloodborne pathogens, radiation, chemicals, and infectious diseases
• Schedule may occasionally require work beyond standard hours, including weekends and after-hours shifts
• On-call availability may be required to respond to patient or organizational needs
• Candidates must live at least 90 miles from the facility to be considered