Travel Physical Therapist General Job

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
Physical Therapist — General specialty
Location: Helena, Montana, United States
Start date: 08/17/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly pay: 1,976–2,124 per week
Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
Shift: Days
Setting: Long-term care: nursing home

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: 1,976–2,124 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Days
- Start date: 08/17/2026
- Setting: Long-term care facility in Helena, MT

Responsibilities
- Conduct initial and ongoing physical therapy evaluations for residents to assess mobility, strength, balance, and functional abilities
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans focused on gait training, transfers, dexterity, ROM, strength, and activity of daily living tasks
- Administer evidence-based PT interventions (therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, gait training, and modalities as appropriate) and progress therapy as resident outcomes evolve
- Monitor resident progress, document outcomes, adjust plans, and communicate with the interdisciplinary care team to optimize care
- Educate residents and families on home exercise programs, safety strategies, fall prevention, and activity modification
- Ensure patient safety, adhere to infection control practices, and maintain accurate charting and compliance with regulatory requirements

Requirements
- Active Physical Therapist license in Montana or eligibility for licensure by endorsement
- Ability to work in a long-term care setting and participate in a day-shift schedule
- Willingness to commit to a 13-week travel assignment
- Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other therapists
- Prior PT experience in geriatrics or long-term care settings preferred

Benefits and Support
- Assignment-specific support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC throughout the contract
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance to help start on time
- Scheduling and payroll support during the assignment
- Access to resources and guidance for safe practice in a long-term care environment

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
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Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

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Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.

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