Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Job

TLC Healthforce•Helena, MT

5d•$1,336 - $1,419

About The Position

Embark on a dynamic journey as a Travel Physical Therapy Assistant in Montana, specializing in physical therapy support that helps patients regain strength, mobility, and independence. In Helena, you’ll collaborate with a dedicated medical team to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care that accelerates recovery and improves quality of life. Imagine the impact you can make each day as you guide patients through targeted exercises, functional activities, and personalized education. Your work will empower individuals to return to the activities they love—whether navigating a mountain trail, playing with grandchildren, or returning to work. Separately, Montana’s wide-open skies and rugged beauty invite weekend adventures and a balanced lifestyle: dramatic mountain vistas, rivers carved by ancient glacial flows, and vibrant small-town culture that celebrates outdoor recreation, arts, and community spirit. Location benefits abound in Helena and beyond. This assignment places you in a supportive, tight-knit clinical community that values hands-on collaboration and patient-centered care. Helena offers accessible healthcare networks, robust ancillary services, and opportunities to engage with diverse patient populations across a range of therapeutic settings. The chance to work in various locations across the U.S. further broadens your professional horizons, exposing you to different practice models, patient demographics, and multidisciplinary approaches. You’ll enjoy the stability of guaranteed hours and the flexibility that comes with a nationwide assignment program, all while earning competitive compensation. Weekly pay ranges from $1,336 to $1,419, reflecting your expertise and impact, with housing assistance to ease transitions and the potential for meaningful contract extensions that recognize your contributions and growth. Start date is March 15, 2026, with assignments defined in weeks, delivering a predictable rhythm that supports both your career and personal life. Role specifics and benefits center on delivering high-quality PT support while expanding your professional scope. As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you’ll implement and adapt treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Your responsibilities will include leading therapeutic exercises to improve strength, range of motion, balance, and functional mobility; assisting with gait training, transfer techniques, and activity tolerance; applying modalities as ordered; performing routine patient assessments, documenting progress, and updating care plans in coordination with the care team. You’ll educate patients and families on home programs, safety, fall prevention, and strategies to sustain gains after discharge. Maintaining accurate records, ensuring HIPAA-compliant communication, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives are essential parts of the role. The position offers clear pathways for professional growth within the physical therapy specialty, including mentorship, access to continuing education, and opportunities to build expertise in areas such as orthopedics, geriatric rehab, or neuro-rehabilitation. Competitive benefits include a signficant bonus structure, comprehensive housing support, and the possibility of contract extensions, allowing you to deepen your impact over time. A cornerstone of the travel experience is 24/7 support from a dedicated company team while you travel, with on-call assistance, recruiter coordination, and robust operational resources to navigate housing, travel logistics, and local onboarding smoothly. The company’s values center on empowering staff, promoting career advancement, and sustaining a supportive, collaborative work environment. You’ll join a culture that prioritizes expertise, compassion, and growth; colleagues celebrate continuous learning, share best practices, and mentor new entrants into the profession. This environment is designed to help you thrive, balancing clinical excellence with personal well-being, recognizing your contributions, and paving a clear path for advancement within the union of clinical teams and administrative leadership. The organization understands that strong therapy outcomes stem from strong teams, and it invests in people—providing tools, time, and encouragement to pursue specialty certifications, leadership opportunities, and enhanced patient care programs that elevate your practice and the patient experience alike. Call to action: If you’re ready to apply, seize this exciting opportunity to join a company that values your clinical expertise, respects your time, and is committed to your professional development. Begin a rewarding travel PT Assistant journey in Helena, Montana, with the chance to broaden your experience across diverse U.S. settings, all while enjoying competitive pay, housing support, and ongoing professional growth. Ready to make a lasting impact while exploring Montana’s beauty and strengthening patients’ lives? Apply now and take the next step in your PT career with a team that supports your ambitions and your well-being.

Responsibilities

implement and adapt treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist
leading therapeutic exercises to improve strength, range of motion, balance, and functional mobility
assisting with gait training, transfer techniques, and activity tolerance
applying modalities as ordered
performing routine patient assessments, documenting progress, and updating care plans in coordination with the care team
educate patients and families on home programs, safety, fall prevention, and strategies to sustain gains after discharge
maintaining accurate records
ensuring HIPAA-compliant communication
contributing to quality improvement initiatives

Benefits

competitive compensation
housing assistance
contract extensions
significant bonus structure
comprehensive housing support
24/7 support from a dedicated company team while you travel
on-call assistance
recruiter coordination
robust operational resources to navigate housing, travel logistics, and local onboarding smoothly
mentorship
access to continuing education
opportunities to build expertise in areas such as orthopedics, geriatric rehab, or neuro-rehabilitation