Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

in Helena, MT

Experience a therapy career that caters to your schedule and makes every day an adventure. As a Home Health PT, work-life balance is yours to enjoy and no two days are ever alike. You'll get to know your patients personally and have a full view of the environment and obstacles they are navigating.

Please Note: As a recipient of federal funds through the VA and/or Medicare/Medicaid, Interim HealthCare is required to comply with federal health care regulations. Although marijuana is legal for recreational use in the state of Montana, it is still federally illegal. Therefore, our 10-panel pre-employment drug screening includes marijuana. Please do not apply if you are not able to complete and pass this drug screen along with other background/reference screening.

Our mission: Improving people's lives throughout Helena, Great Falls, Butte, and surrounding areas, by offering skilled and personal home care in the home or place of residence, enabling Montanans to age in place with independence, dignity and respect.


Interim HealthCare of Central Montana is locally owned and operated by a veteran with 30+ years of experience in healthcare.

Our Home Health Physical Therapists enjoy some excellent benefits:

• $40-$45 per hour
• Uniform/scrubs allowance
• 1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes
• Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
• Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs
• Ancillary Benefits for all employees
• PTO, Dental, Vision Benefits for full-time employees

As a Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant, here's a big-picture view of what you'll do:

• Provide home-based physical therapy to patients who have lost mobility, strength and functionality due to an illness or injury
• Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, OT and SLP, focused on the patient's plan of care and goals
• Participates in ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient.

• Acts at the direction and under the supervision of the treating physical therapist and in accordance with the plan of care.

• Participates in the development and evaluation of the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s).

• Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.

• Assists the treating physical therapist in documenting a patient's progress and response to treatment.

• Counsels and educates the patient and the family, and other caregivers to promote patient progress toward mutually established goals and in meeting healthcare related needs. .

A few must-haves for Home Health Physical Therapy Assistants:

• Current licensure, registration, or certification as a physical therapist assistant, if applicable, in the state(s) in which he or she will practice.
• In the last five (5) years, two (2) years of experience as a PTA that is relevant to the patient population assigned preferred.

• CPR certification
• Hep B and TB immunizations
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
• Good clinical judgement, strong interpersonal skills, dexterity and compassion

Why Work for Interim HealthCare?

Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation's first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health Physical Therapists (PTs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates therapists, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of PTs who are making a significant impact in the lives of others through the personalized, home-based therapy they provide.


Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.