Choose Your Care Path

For Injured Workers
  • Fast-tracked, prompt appointments to reduce recovery downtime.
  • Direct access under Montana law—start rehab without waiting for a doctor's referral.
  • Job-specific conditioning designed to get you back to work safely.
For Employers, Risk Managers & Insurance Adjusters
  • Data-driven physical screens to ensure safe hiring choices.
  • On-site ergonomic assessments to prevent OSHA-recordable injuries to protect your workforce.
  • Transparent, timely communication with HR and insurance adjusters.

Alpine's Occupational Health Services

Alpine offers a range of occupational health services. Click on the expandable list below to learn more about how our occupational health specialists can help your company.
Work Injury Physical Therapy
What is work injury physical therapy?Work injury physical therapy helps employees recover from job-related musculoskeletal injuries such as:
  • Back injuries
  • Shoulder injuries
  • Neck pain
  • Knee injuries
  • Repetitive strain injuries
  • Lifting injuries
  • Slip and fall injuries
Our physical therapists develop individualized treatment plans focused on pain reduction, mobility restoration, strength development, and job-specific function.
Common workplace injuries we treat
  • Low back pain
  • Rotator cuff injuries
  • Tendonitis
  • Sprains and strains
  • Joint injuries
  • Overuse injuries
  • Post-surgical work injuries
  • Repetitive motion disorders

Montana Workers' Compensation & SB 109
Under Montana State Law, licensed physical therapists are legally authorized to serve as the primary treating provider for certain on-the-job musculoskeletal injuries.
This statutory regulation allows injured workers in Missoula to bypass standard emergency room or primary care wait times and immediately access specialized orthopedic rehabilitation.

Return-to-Work Rehabilitation Programs
Our return-to-work rehabilitation programs help employees safely transition back to their job duties after an injury.
Treatment plans may include:
  • Strength and conditioning
  • Job-specific movement training
  • Functional lifting progression
  • Endurance training
  • Mobility restoration
  • Injury prevention education
We communicate with employers and case managers throughout the rehabilitation process to support safe and efficient return-to-work planning.

Functional Job Analysis
What is a functional job analysis?A functional job analysis evaluates the physical demands of a specific job position. This process helps determine:
  • Required lifting demands
  • Repetitive movement requirements
  • Postural demands
  • Carrying requirements
  • Push/pull forces
  • Physical tolerances needed for safe job performance
Functional job analyses help employers:
  • Reduce injury risk
  • Improve hiring accuracy
  • Establish objective job requirements
  • Support return-to-work planning

Pre-Employment & Post-Offer Work Screens
What is a work screen?A work screen evaluates whether an applicant can safely perform the physical demands of a job position.
Our work screening services may include:
  • Lifting assessments
  • Carrying assessments
  • Mobility testing
  • Endurance testing
  • Functional movement evaluation
  • Job-specific physical testing
These screenings help employers reduce workplace injuries while improving employee safety and job placement.
Occupational Therapy for Injured Workers
Occupational therapy focuses on restoring functional abilities required for work and daily life activities.
Our occupational therapy services may help employees improve:
  • Hand and upper extremity function
  • Fine motor skills
  • Grip strength
  • Repetitive task tolerance
  • Ergonomic movement patterns
  • Functional workplace performance

Ergonomic & Workplace Injury Prevention Services
Preventing workplace injuries is one of the most effective ways to reduce workers’ compensation costs and improve employee health.
Our injury prevention services may include:
  • Workplace ergonomic evaluations
  • Injury prevention education
  • Stretching programs
  • Movement training
  • Safe lifting education
  • Job task modification recommendations
We work with employers to identify injury risks before they become costly workplace injuries.
Workers’ Compensation Rehabilitation
Alpine Physical Therapy works with injured workers, employers, physicians, and insurance providers throughout the workers’ compensation rehabilitation process.
We provide:
  • Timely evaluations
  • Evidence-based treatment
  • Functional progression programs
  • Objective documentation
  • Return-to-work communication
  • Coordination with medical providers and case managers
Our goal is to help employees recover safely while minimizing lost work time.
Why Employers Choose Alpine Physical Therapy
Employers throughout Missoula and western Montana trust Alpine Physical Therapy because we focus on:
  • Rapid access to care
  • Clear communication
  • Functional outcomes
  • Evidence-based treatment
  • Reduced downtime
  • Workplace injury prevention
  • Job-specific rehabilitation
We understand the unique physical demands of Montana industries including:
  • Construction
  • Healthcare
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation
  • Outdoor labor
  • Retail
  • Hospitality
  • Professional services
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a doctor's referral to start workers' compensation physical therapy in Missoula?No. Thanks to Montana's direct access and SB 109 rules, Alpine Physical Therapy can evaluate and treat many acute workplace musculoskeletal injuries directly. We will coordinate directly with your employer and workers' comp insurance adjuster to secure authorization.
Can a physical therapist act as a primary treating provider for workers' comp in Montana?Yes. Under Montana State Law (SB 109), licensed physical therapists are legally authorized to serve as the primary treating provider for certain on-the-job musculoskeletal injuries.
This statutory regulation allows injured workers in Missoula to bypass standard emergency room or primary care wait times and immediately access specialized orthopedic rehabilitation.
Does workers’ compensation cover physical therapy?
Yes. When an on-the-job injury is approved by your employer’s workers' compensation insurance carrier, medically necessary physical therapy and occupational therapy services are typically covered at $100% with zero out-of-pocket costs to the injured worker.
How soon should an injured worker start physical therapy?Early intervention often improves outcomes and may reduce long-term disability and lost work time.
Can Alpine Physical Therapy communicate with employers and case managers?Yes. With appropriate authorization, we coordinate with employers, adjusters, physicians, and case managers throughout the rehabilitation process.
What industries does Alpine Physical Therapy serve in Western Montana?We partner with a diverse range of local Missoula industries, including:
  • Healthcare providers (nursing, patient handling)
  • Construction and trades (heavy lifting, repetitive labor)
  • Transportation and logistics (driving, material handling)
  • Manufacturing and warehousing
  • Municipal, outdoor labor, and office professional environments
Occupational Health Services in Missoula, Montana
Alpine Physical Therapy proudly provides occupational health and work injury rehabilitation services for employers and injured workers throughout Missoula and western Montana.
Whether you are an employer seeking injury prevention solutions or an employee recovering from a workplace injury, our team is here to help.

Request an Occupational Health Consultation

  • Injured Workers: Schedule a Work Injury Evaluation online
  • Employers & HR Managers: Request an on-site consultation or call to learn more about how we can partner to protect your workforce.