Physical Therapist - Outpatient
Plains, MT
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist - Outpatient for a critical access hospital, with new grads welcome to apply and 1+ years of experience preferred for first-time travelers.

Details

• Critical access hospital offering outpatient and inpatient PT services, including home visits and a swing bed program in a rural community
• Three outpatient clinics plus inpatient coverage, with staff shifting between areas based on facility need
• Unit attempts to keep workload concentrated in one area (OP or IP) but flexibility to cross-cover is required
• Day shift schedule with availability for 4x10 or 5x8 hour shifts, 34-40 hours per week depending on census
• Weekend rotation required every 3rd weekend
• No on-call requirements
• No floating to sister facilities required
• Preferred experience with Epic charting system

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of PT experience required; new grads may be considered for this role
• BLS certification required
• MT State License required if applicable
• Skills in documentation, patient assessment, pain assessment, and patient/family education required
• Strong professional skills and clinical knowledge expected

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include evaluating, planning, and implementing individualized treatment programs to improve patient mobility and independence
• Collaborates with providers and care teams across acute, outpatient, and long-term care settings
• Great opportunity to gain acute care experience in a small, rural hospital setting
• Open to first-time travelers with at least 1 year of experience
• Accepts local candidates
• No RTO restrictions
• Located in a scenic Western Montana community near national parks, lakes, and ski resorts, offering broad clinical exposure in a close-knit community setting