Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital
Plains, MT
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for an Acute Care Hospital setting, with 1+ year of experience and new grads considered for this critical access hospital with outpatient, inpatient, and home visit coverage.

Details

• Critical access hospital offering outpatient, inpatient, and home visits with a swing bed program in a rural community
• 3 outpatient PT clinics plus inpatient coverage; staffing needs may shift between areas
• PT workload is generally kept in one area (OP or IP) but flexibility to cover other areas is required based on need
• Shift options include 4x10 hour or 5x8 hour shifts, with hours ranging 34-40 per week depending on census or caseload
• Weekend coverage required every 3rd weekend
• No on-call requirements
• No floating to sister facilities required
• Epic charting system experience preferred

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience required; new grads may be considered
• BLS certification required
• MT state license required if applicable
• Skills in documentation, assessment, pain assessment, and patient/family education required
• First-time travelers accepted if they have at least 1 year of experience in the discipline

Additional Information

• Role involves evaluating, planning, and implementing individualized treatment programs to improve mobility, reduce pain, and support patient independence
• Works collaboratively with providers and care teams across acute, outpatient, and long-term care settings
• Offers broad clinical exposure not typically found in larger, specialized systems
• Small-town community setting allows clinicians to build close relationships with patients
• Located near Clark Fork River with access to outdoor recreation including skiing, snowshoeing, and wildlife viewing
• Within driving distance of Glacier National Park, Flathead Lake, and the cities of Missoula and Kalispell
• Local candidates accepted
• No RTO restrictions
• Open to accommodating block scheduling