Physical Therapist - $3,000 Bonus (Polson, MT)

Company: Providence Health and Services
Location: Bigfork
Posted on: January 8, 2026

Job Description:

Description $3,000 hiring bonus for eligible external hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment. The primary function of the Physical Therapist is to plan, organize, develop and direct Physical Therapy Services in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and as may be defined by the Rehabilitation Clinical Manager/Director of Rehabilitation Services, to assure that the highest degree of quality patient care can be maintained at all times. All caregivers are expected to be pleasant, respectful, and courteous in all interactions with patients, families, staff, and visitors to the hospital as well as being a positive representative of the hospital at all times. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them. Please note the following important details regarding this role: This posting is for multiple openings of a Physical Therapist. Work Status and Shifts Available: Per Diem / On Call, Day Part Time, Day shift Required Qualifications: Coursework/Training: Education to qualify for Physical Therapist licensure. Upon hire: Montana Physical Therapist License. Or Upon hire: Montana Physical Therapist Temporary License. Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association. Preferred Qualifications: 1 year Physical Therapist capacity in a hospital, skilled nursing facility or other related medical field. Why Join Providence? Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities. Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons. About Providence At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits. Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. About the Team Providence has a long-standing tradition of caring for residents in western Montana since the Sisters of Providence arrived in the state in 1864. As one of Montana’s largest health care providers, Providence works collaboratively across traditional boundaries to develop patient-centered practices that help make lifelong quality care accessible and affordable. Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers include Providence St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula and Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, a critical access hospital in Polson. Our not-for-profit network of services also include physicians, more than 40 clinics, care centers, hospice and home health programs, and other diverse community services. Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement. Requsition ID: 397472 Company: Providence Jobs Job Category: Rehabilitation Job Function: Clinical Care Job Schedule: Part time Job Shift: Multiple shifts available Career Track: Clinical Professional Department: 3502 PHYSICAL THERAPY POLSON Address: MT Polson 6 13th Ave E Work Location: St Joseph Medical Ctr Polso-Polson Workplace Type: On-site Pay Range: $38.15 - $59.22 The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. PandoLogic. Category:Healthcare, Keywords:Physical Therapist (PT), Location:Lakeside, MT-59922

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