Travel Physical Therapist - $2,543 per week

NuWest Group; Big Sandy (MT); On-site; USD 82,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Direct deposit

Referral bonuses

Credentialing and compliance support

Exclusive healthcare opportunities

24/7 support while you’re on assigning

Job summary

NuWest Travel Nursing seeks a travel Physical Therapist for a 15-week assignment at Big Sandy Medical Center in Big Sandy, MT. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, 40 hours/week with no weekends or call.

You will cover outpatient, inpatient/acute care, and swing bed caseload, treating orthopedic and post-surgical rehab, falls/balance issues, chronic conditions, and rural health needs. Prior MT license/compact and 1 year experience required; BLS and NPI needed.

Qualifications

• Active Montana PT license or PT Compact by start date.
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapy experience.
• Inpatient and outpatient experience.
• Current BLS certification.
• Individual NPI.
• Must complete facility credentialing prior to seeing patients.

Responsibilities

• Manage outpatient, inpatient/acute care, and swing bed caseload.
• Provide orthopedic and post-surgical rehabilitation and falls/balance therapy.
• Collaborate with nursing, clinic providers, and business office staff.

Education

Active Montana PT license or PT Compact by start date

Job description

NuWest Travel Nursing is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Big Sandy, Montana.

Job Description & Requirements

NuWest Travel Nursing is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Big Sandy, Montana.

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: 15 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Physical Therapist (PT)

Location: Big Sandy, MT

Facility: Big Sandy Medical Center - a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital and Rural Health Clinic in north-central Montana

Start Date: October 15, 2026 (earlier start welcome)

Contract: Minimum 12 weeks, with possible extension

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, 40 hours/week - no weekends, no holidays, no call

NuWest Healthcare is seeking an experienced Travel Physical Therapist to join Montana Health Network at Big Sandy Medical Center. This is a great opportunity for a PT who enjoys a small-team environment, wants a predictable Monday-Friday schedule with no weekends or call, and is excited to help build and grow a rural outpatient therapy program.

Position Details

You’ll manage a varied caseload spanning:

• Outpatient
• Inpatient/Acute Care
• Swing Bed

Typical daily volume is 5+ outpatient visits plus 2+ inpatient/swing bed patients, depending on census. The patient population ranges from pediatric through geriatric, with common needs including:

• Orthopedic and post-surgical rehabilitation
• Joint replacement follow-up
• Falls and balance
• Post-hospital deconditioning
• Work/farm-related injuries
• Chronic pain and mobility limitations

As the sole PT on site, you’ll work independently while collaborating closely with nursing, clinic providers, and business office staff. The facility is also recruiting a PTA who would work under your supervision if hired during the contract.

Requirements

• Active Montana PT license or PT Compact privilege by start date
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapy experience
• Inpatient and outpatient experience
• Current BLS certification
• Individual NPI
• Must complete facility credentialing prior to seeing patients

Experience with Medicare Part A/Part B documentation, swing bed patients, rural Critical Access Hospitals, orthopedic/manual therapy, or balance/vestibular treatment is highly valued.

About the Facility

Big Sandy Medical Center is located approximately 40 miles from Havre, Montana. Physical Therapy is housed in the facility’s newly opened Wellness Center, and its outpatient program is growing – this is a meaningful opportunity to have real input in building a rural therapy program from the ground up.

A note on the season:

This contract extends into the Montana winter, so reliable winter transportation and comfort with winter driving are important.

Why NuWest?

At NuWest, we connect talented healthcare professionals with opportunities that fit their experience, career goals, and lifestyle.

NuWest Benefits may include:

• Competitive weekly pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Direct deposit
• Referral bonuses
• Personalized support from your NuWest recruiting and account management team
• Credentialing and compliance support
• Exclusive healthcare opportunities nationwide
• 24/7 support while you’re on assignment

Job ID & Pay

NuWest Travel Nursing Job ID #289589. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Physical Therapist (PT): Big Sandy, MT