Acute Physical Therapist Assistant (Full Time)
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting states $26.29 an hour. Open physical therapist assistant jobs in Montana post a median of $36 an hour, the middle half $26.29–$37.50, across 5 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Physical therapist assistants employed in Montana earn a median of $30.12 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Physical therapist assistants in Montana: pay by town and employer
Medicare rating of Benefis Hospitals Inc
Medicare gives Benefis Hospitals Inc 2 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Montana's hospitals average 3.2). 73% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare did not cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 72% below predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Montana hospitals by rating.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Medicare lists Benefis Hospitals Inc as a non-profit hospital: the kind of employer PSLF counts (a government organization or a 501(c)(3) non-profit) for its own full-time staff, toward forgiveness of federal Direct Loans after 120 qualifying payments. The federal PSLF Help Tool confirms an employer by the EIN on your W-2. Every PSLF-eligible hospital hiring.
Licensed in another state?
Montana issues and accepts PT Compact privileges: a physical therapist or PT assistant whose home state is a member can take this job on a compact privilege instead of a Montana license, $95 for a PT. (PT Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) Every state's PT Compact status.
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About the job
Benefis is one of Montana’s largest and premier health systems, and we are committed to providing excellent care for all, healing body, mind, and spirit. At Benefis, we work hard to support our employees in every aspect of their careers by offering outstanding benefits and compensation, state-of-the-art facilities, and multiple growth opportunities. The only thing missing is you!
Responsible for assisting the physical therapist in implementing the plan of care and treatment programs to restore a patient’s/residents/ optimal function and mobility. Performs treatment commensurate with their education and training utilizing exercise, equipment and modalities to improve strength, balance, coordination, range of motion to decrease pain.
Demonstrates the ability to deal with pressure to meet deadlines, to be accurate, and to handle constantly changing situations. Demonstrates the ability to deal with a variety of people, deal with stressful situations, and handle conflict.
Will perform all job duties or job tasks as assigned. Will follow and adhere to all requirements, regulations and procedures of any licensing board or agency. Must comply with all Benefis Health System’s organization policies and procedures.
Education/License/Experience Requirements
- AA degree from a school or college approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
- Current License for PTA from Montana.
- Temporary licensure as governed by the State Practice Act.
- Current BLS certification.
Exemption Wage
Non-Exempt
Starting Wage
$26.29/hourly
Actual offered wage is based on applicable experience
From Benefis Health System's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Benefis Health System hires nurses, physicians and therapists in Great Falls, Montana.
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