Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join our team as a traveling Physical Therapist in Baker, MT, supporting a hospital outpatient department with occasional long-term care and skilled swing-bed coverage. You will carry out individualized physical therapy programs including assessment, treatment planning, implementation, education, and interdisciplinary communication to maximize patient progress toward functional goals. The role requires collaboration with other health professionals and ancillary staff and a willingness to both give and accept suggestions to support a community-focused care model.

Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
Active Montana PT license required to start the assignment.
BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
Experience treating outpatient populations. Candidate must be able to evaluate and treat the variety of patients who present to an outpatient clinic.
Willingness to provide occasional care in long-term care and skilled swing-bed settings (approximately 5% of caseload).

Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in rural or community-oriented healthcare settings.
Prior travel therapy experience preferred.

Assignment Details
Shift hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Work schedule: Monday through Friday.
Estimated outpatient caseload approximately 95% of clinical time, with about 5% LTC and skilled swing coverage.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits
We provide a benefits package designed for traveling clinicians, effective from day one. Benefits include medical coverage options, 401(k) matching plan, travel and license reimbursement, referral bonuses, and 24/7 recruiter support.

Impacting Patient Care
Your work will support patient recovery across outpatient, long-term care, and skilled swing-bed settings. The position enables measurable functional gains through individualized treatment, patient education, and interdisciplinary coordination. Your contributions will directly affect access to therapy services in a rural community setting.

Location Highlights
Baker, MT offers access to outdoor recreation and regional attractions within short drives.

The community is near the Makoshika State Park, approximately 10 minutes from town, offering badlands scenery and hiking trails. Downtown features local dining and community events within walking distance of many residential areas. Outdoor options include nearby Lewis and Clark National Forest access within a reasonable drive and regional hunting and fishing opportunities that suit an active, rural lifestyle.

EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.