Travel Physical Therapy Assistant

Travel Physical Therapy Assistant in Helena, MT

This travel Physical Therapy Assistant job in Helena, MT with Advantis Medical is a 13-week travel Physical Therapy Assistant contract at Cooney Healthcare and Rehabilitation. This role pays $1,571 per week and follows a Days shift with a 5x8 schedule. In this travel Physical Therapy Assistant job, you will support patient care through specialty-specific clinical services, perform assessments and treatments within your scope of practice, document patient progress, operate relevant medical equipment, and collaborate with physicians and the broader care team to help deliver quality patient outcomes.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with personalized recruiter guidance, fast and straightforward onboarding, complimentary licensing support, and benefits that start on Day 1. Start your application today to learn more about this travel Physical Therapy Assistant job in Helena, MT and other assignments available nationwide.

Job Details

• Facility: Cooney Healthcare and Rehabilitation
• Location: Helena, MT 59601
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Shift: Days (5x8)
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Setting: Contact for details

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on treatment under the direction of a supervising Physical Therapist, following each patient's established plan of care
• Guide patients through therapeutic exercise, gait training, transfers, and functional mobility activities
• Progress interventions within the established plan of care as patients advance, as directed by the supervising therapist
• Monitor patient response during treatment and report progress and concerns to the supervising therapist

Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Requirements:

• 2+ years of recent Physical Therapy Assistant experience.
• Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Montana and national regulatory bodies.

Cooney Healthcare and Rehabilitation — Helena, MT

Helena, MT

Cooney Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Helena combines skilled nursing with rehabilitation after illness, injury or hospitalization. The facility provides physical, occupational and speech therapy, with a therapy gym and nursing care around the clock.

• Physical therapy uses exercise, stretching and massage to address movement limitations. Progress is tracked against goals and milestones during recovery.
• Joint replacement rehabilitation addresses range of motion and mobility. Post-stroke rehabilitation includes relearning daily tasks and compensating for lasting functional losses.
• Occupational therapy works on strength, coordination and everyday activities such as dressing, bathing and eating, with individual treatment directed toward greater independence.
• Long-term residents can receive restorative nursing care, with therapy and nursing staff developing individualized plans to maintain function and support daily activities.
• An on-site wound care program treats residents without requiring transport elsewhere for that service.

Benefits

• Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
• Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
• Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
• Weekly Direct Deposit
• $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

Explore Helena, MT

Helena, MT, offers a chance to try working with clay at the Archie Bray Foundation, where ceramics fill the grounds of a former brick factory. Physical therapy in Helena includes outpatient pelvic health care and rehabilitation after joint replacement. The Bray's single-session clay classes give travelers a creative activity without committing to a full course during a temporary stay. Instruction, materials and firing are included in the class fee, and beginners are welcome. Finished pieces usually take about two weeks to collect, with paid shipping available when a stay ends sooner. Travelers can also explore the grounds and galleries for free using a self-guided map from the visitor center. Sculptures and remnants of the brickworks share the landscape, connecting contemporary art with Helena's industrial history.

Travel Allied Health Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard

At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for clinicians. We are dedicated to connecting clinicians with the best travel jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the "Gold Standard" in clinician care—not only by securing your first job but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.