Physical Therapist
Compensation
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Job Description
- Your future role at a glance
- Location: Derby, KS
- Facility: Via Christi St Peter Hospital
- Specialty: Physical Therapy - Inpatient
- Schedule: Day Shift | Full-time and PRN
- Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.
- How you’ll make an impact in this role
Create individualized treatment plans that empower patients and their families to achieve their specific recovery goals.
Evaluate patient conditions through comprehensive assessments to ensure every clinical intervention is tailored to their unique needs.
Perform evidence-based therapy interventions to improve patient mobility and enhance their overall quality of life.
Lead and mentor support personnel, including assistants and students, to maintain a high standard of collaborative care across the rehab team
What minimum requirements you’ll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Physical Therapy (PT) license credentialed from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education
Bachelor's degree required. Master's OR Doctorate degree preferred.
- Benefits that help you thrive
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
- Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
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Key Responsibilities
Create and implement individualized treatment plans to help patients achieve recovery goals through comprehensive assessments. Perform evidence-based therapy interventions and mentor support personnel to ensure high-quality collaborative care.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree and a Physical Therapy license from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts. Candidates must also obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 46% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 21,894 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $94k (middle half $88k–$103k)314 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Kansas index 90.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Kansas | 203 active | 21,490 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 46% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Kansas Physical Therapist listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 26% offer loan repayment210 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,820 in the last 30 days | 4,435 the 30 days before (+76%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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