{"id":44546,"date":"2026-06-30T20:49:48","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T20:49:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/physical-therapy-assistant-helena-mt\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T20:22:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-25T00:22:14","slug":"physical-therapy-assistant-helena-mt","status":"publish","type":"ch_job","link":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/physical-therapy-assistant-helena-mt\/","title":{"rendered":"Physical Therapy Assistant ~ Helena, MT"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Practice Somewhere You Want to Build a Life<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Imagine finishing your workday knowing your income actually covers your mortgage, your weekend plans, and your future without the cost-of-living grind wearing you down. Helena, MT offers something increasingly rare in today\u2019s healthcare market: a thriving regional economy with a fraction of the financial pressure found in larger metros.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Rated the #1 Best Place to Live in Montana, Helena offers exceptional outdoor activities, with close proximity to Mount Helena, Gates of the Mountains Wilderness and the Missouri River with world-class fly fishing. Many therapists move here for the lifestyle\u2014and stay for the <strong>career growth, community, and mentorship opportunities<\/strong>. This is a place where you can practice hands-on therapy, take ownership of your patients, and develop into a future clinic leader while building the life you love.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Peak Physical Therapy and Sports Rehab<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Peak Physical Therapy is a <strong>physical therapist-owned outpatient practice<\/strong>. That means clinicians have a real voice in patient care and the clinic culture. We invest in our therapists because confident, supported clinicians produce the best outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll join a team where mentorship is part of the job, collaboration is real, and professional growth is encouraged. Our clinics consistently rank <strong>in the top tier nationally for patient outcomes<\/strong>, and we prioritize creating a work environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Physical Therapy Assistant Career You Want<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll spend most of your time <strong>directly with patients<\/strong>, designing and delivering hands-on care. Key responsibilities include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Providing interventions such as manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and specialty modalities<\/li>\n<li>Educating patients and families on exercises, recovery, and injury prevention<\/li>\n<li>Tracking progress and adjusting plans as patients improve<\/li>\n<li>Collaborating with other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care<\/li>\n<li>Maintaining clear documentation in line with HIPAA and state\/federal rules using state-of-the-art AI technology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who We\u2019re Looking For<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re looking for a PTA who is <strong>passionate about helping patients move better and grow professionally<\/strong>. Ideal candidates have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Physical Therapist Assistant Degree (PTA) from an accredited program<\/li>\n<li>Licensed or eligible for licensure in Montana<\/li>\n<li>New graduates are encouraged to apply. Experience is a plus, not a requirement<\/li>\n<li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills<\/li>\n<li>Motivation to grow into leadership opportunities<\/li>\n<li>Current CPR certification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Compensation Package<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>$65,000+ annually, with bonuses that reward the work you put into your career. The benefits package is built to actually matter to clinicians at this stage of their career:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$10,000 in tax-free student loan repayment over 5 years, paid monthly<\/li>\n<li>Unlimited continuing education funds plus a $500 travel stipend, starting at 90 days<\/li>\n<li>Medical insurance with the employer covering roughly 75% of your premium, plus an HSA option with employer contributions<\/li>\n<li>401(k) with an employer match that is immediately vested<\/li>\n<li>Dental and vision coverage available<\/li>\n<li>Short-term disability and life insurance options<\/li>\n<li>17 days of PTO in year one, growing with tenure<\/li>\n<li>License reimbursement and tuition reimbursement<\/li>\n<li>Referral bonus program<\/li>\n<li>Relocation assistance available<\/li>\n<li>Virtual urgent care available 24\/7<\/li>\n<li>A clear path to leadership for those who want it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where Great Clinicians Go Further<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At Peak Physical Therapy, you\u2019ll get more than a paycheck\u2014you\u2019ll get a career path, mentorship, and the chance to work in one of the country\u2019s most beautiful regions. Some highlights:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Clinical autonomy:<\/strong> Make real decisions about patient care<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mentorship &amp; professional growth:<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>New Grad Mentoring program with strategic case load build-up<\/li>\n<li>Unlimited continuing education and specialty certifications. Design <i>your<\/i> career, following <i>your <\/i>passions.<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Leadership opportunities:<\/strong> Path to Clinic Director or advanced clinical roles<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Supportive culture:<\/strong> Teams that genuinely care about each other and their patients<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Work-life balance:<\/strong> Reasonable caseloads, flexible scheduling, PTO<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Lifestyle advantage:<\/strong> Live and play in Montana, surrounded by hiking, skiing, fishing, and biking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Physical Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll need to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lift up to 50 pounds<\/li>\n<li>Stand, bend, reach, and use fine motor skills regularly<\/li>\n<li>Assist patients with mobility, transfers, and therapeutic exercises<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Peak Physical Therapy &amp; Sports Rehab is an <strong>equal opportunity employer<\/strong>. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. We are committed to <strong>diversity and inclusion<\/strong> in the workplace.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Check Us Out<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Learn more at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/helenapt.com\/\">https:\/\/helenapt.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_ch_employer_id":"44543","_ch_external_id":"11171110","_ch_location_state":"","_ch_location_city":"","_ch_is_ocr_job":"","_ch_expiration_date":"2026-07-31","_ch_apply_link":"https:\/\/monmouth.joinhandshake.com\/jobs\/11171110\/share_preview"},"ch_stakeholder":[],"ch_class_year":[],"ch_job_category":[86],"ch_career_skill":[],"ch_industry":[62],"class_list":["post-44546","ch_job","type-ch_job","status-publish","hentry","ch_job_category-full-time","ch_industry-healthcare-medicine-wellness"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_job\/44546","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_job"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/ch_job"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=44546"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"ch_stakeholder","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_stakeholder?post=44546"},{"taxonomy":"ch_class_year","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_class_year?post=44546"},{"taxonomy":"ch_job_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_job_category?post=44546"},{"taxonomy":"ch_career_skill","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_career_skill?post=44546"},{"taxonomy":"ch_industry","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_industry?post=44546"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}