Physical Therapist in Plains, Montana
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Plains, MT
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,499/Per Week
- Profession
- Physical Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $62.48
- Weekly
- $2,499
- Yearly (full-time)
- $129,948
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $62.48/hour — 42% above the median for Physical Therapist jobs in Montana ($43.97/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Physical Therapist jobs in Montana right now
- 72 open Physical Therapist jobs in Montana from 4 agencies, 8 of them in Plains.
- Pay in these listings: $35.78 – $86.28/hour, median $60.52/hour.
- Typical Physical Therapist pay in Montana: $43.97/hour ($91,458/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Atlas MedStaff ($67.59/hour across 14 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
This travel physical therapist assignment offers broad clinical experience in a rural Montana community. You will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide therapy focused on improving mobility, reducing pain, and supporting independence across inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient clinics, home visits, and swing bed services. Work is coordinated across multiple care areas, with flexibility to shift between settings based on patient needs and caseload. The assignment is well suited for travelers seeking acute care exposure, including first-time travelers and qualified new graduates.
Weather:
Expect crisp, cool days, chilly mornings, and changing mountain conditions. Outdoor plans may include bright sunshine, brisk air, and occasional precipitation, making layered clothing a practical choice.
Fun Things To Do:
- Mountain Recreation: Ski, snowshoe, or enjoy scenic trails at one of the nearby mountain resorts.
- Day Trip: Explore Glacier National Park, approximately a half-hour drive away.
- Day Trip: Visit Flathead Lake, the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi River in the lower 48 states.
- Day Trip: Spend the day in Missoula or Kalispell for shopping, dining, and local attractions.
- Wildlife Viewing: See bighorn sheep at the Koo-Koo-Sint Bighorn Sheep Viewing Site.
Job Specifics:
Location: Plains, Montana
Shift: 8-hour days, typically 08:00–16:30; schedule may vary between 34 and 40 hours per week
Duration: 13 weeks
Guaranteed Hours: 34 per week
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