Physical Therapist Assistant: Peak PT ~ Unlimited Con Ed

Health & Rehab Solutions; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

CE funds and travel stipend

Fellowship reimbursement

PTO 17 days

Student loan repayment

Medical insurance + HSA

401(k) match

Dental & Vision

Disability and life insurance

Referral bonus

Relocation assistance

Virtual urgent care

Job summary

Peak Physical Therapy and Sports Rehab in Helena, MT is seeking a passionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to deliver hands-on care and design treatment plans. You will work directly with patients, performing manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and modality-based interventions while educating families on recovery and prevention.

We value leadership growth, clinical autonomy, and a supportive culture with mentorship and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• PTA degree from accredited program.
• Licensed or eligible for Montana licensure.
• New graduates welcome; experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Motivation to grow into leadership opportunities.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Providing interventions such as manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and specialty modalities.
• Educating patients and families on exercises, recovery, and injury prevention.
• Tracking progress and adjusting plans as patients improve.
• Collaborating with other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care.
• Maintaining clear documentation in line with HIPAA and state/federal rules using state-of-the-art AI technology.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership potential

Education

Montana PTA licensure

Job description

Compensation Package

$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:

• $10,000 Sign On Bonus

• Immediate Productivity Bonus

• _ Unlimited _ continuing education funds plus a $500 travel stipend, starting at 90 days

• Up to $12,500 Fellowship reimbursement

• 17 days of PTO in year one, growing with tenure

• $10,000 in tax-free student loan repayment over 5 years, paid monthly

• Medical insurance with the employer covering roughly 75% of your premium, plus an HSA option with employer contributions

• 401(k) with an employer match that is immediately vested

• Dental and vision coverage available

• Short-term disability and life insurance options

• Referral bonus program

• Relocation assistance available

• Virtual urgent care available 24/7

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a PTA who is passionate about helping patients move better and grow professionally. Ideal candidates have:

• Physical Therapist Assistant Degree (PTA) from an accredited program

• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Montana

• New graduates are encouraged to apply. Experience is a plus, not a requirement

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Motivation to grow into leadership opportunities

• Current CPR certification

Where Great Clinicians Go Further

At Peak Physical Therapy, you’ll get more than a paycheck—you’ll get a career path, mentorship, and the chance to work in one of the country’s most beautiful regions. Some highlights:

• Clinical autonomy: Make real decisions about patient care

• Mentorship & professional growth:

• Leadership opportunities: Path to Clinic Director or advanced clinical roles

• Supportive culture: Teams that genuinely care about each other and their patients

• Work-life balance: Reasonable caseloads, flexible scheduling, PTO

• Lifestyle advantage: Live and play in Montana, surrounded by hiking, skiing, fishing, and biking

Practice Somewhere You Want to Build a Life

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’s healthcare market: a thriving regional economy with a fraction of the financial pressure found in larger metros.

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—and stay for the career growth, community, and mentorship opportunities. 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.

About Peak Physical Therapy and Sports Rehab

Peak Physical Therapy is a physical therapist-owned outpatient practice. 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.

Peak Physical Therapy is under new ownership, with Anthony Purviance leading the team and introducing a new treatment model and vision for supporting both patients and clinicians. Peak now runs a 1:1, 40-minute treatment model, along with a significant bonus structure: for every patient seen over 46 visits/week, clinicians earn a $50 bonus per patient ~ creating real earning potential for staff clinicians.

You’ll join a team where mentorship is part of the job, collaboration is real, and professional growth is encouraged. Our clinics consistently rank in the top tier nationally for patient outcomes , and we prioritize creating a work environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally.

The Physical Therapy Assistant Career You Want

You’ll spend most of your time directly with patients , designing and delivering hands‑on care. Key responsibilities include:

• Providing interventions such as manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and specialty modalities

• Educating patients and families on exercises, recovery, and injury prevention

• Tracking progress and adjusting plans as patients improve

• Collaborating with other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care

• Maintaining clear documentation in line with HIPAA and state/federal rules using state-of-the‑art AI technology

Physical Requirements

You’ll need to:

• Lift up to 50 pounds

• Stand, bend, reach, and use fine motor skills regularly

• Assist patients with mobility, transfers, and therapeutic exercises

Equal Opportunity Employer

Peak Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Check Us Out

Learn more at https://helenapt.com

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