Physical Therapist (Full-time)
Compensation
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Job Description
About the Role
As a Full-Time Physical Therapist, you will play a crucial role in helping patients recover from injuries and improve their physical function. Your primary objective will be to develop personalized rehabilitation programs that address the specific needs of each patient, ensuring they regain mobility and strength.
You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to assess patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary. Your expertise in manual therapy and orthopedic rehabilitation will be essential in providing effective care for sports injuries and other musculoskeletal conditions.
Ultimately, your work will significantly enhance the quality of life for your patients, empowering them to return to their daily activities and achieve their personal health goals.
Minimum Qualifications
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited program.
- Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in orthopedic rehabilitation and sports medicine.
- Certification in specialized therapeutic techniques, such as dry needling or myofascial release is a plus
- Experience in post-operative care is preferred
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough evaluations of patients' physical conditions and functional abilities.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient assessments.
- Utilize various therapeutic techniques, including manual therapy and exercise prescription, to facilitate recovery.
- Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Educate patients and their families on injury prevention, rehabilitation exercises, and overall wellness.
Skills
The required skills in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation will be utilized daily as you assess and treat patients with various conditions. Your knowledge of orthopedic rehabilitation will guide you in creating effective treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs.
Manual therapy techniques will be applied to alleviate pain and improve mobility, while your understanding of sports injuries will help you support athletes in their recovery.
Strong communication skills will be essential for educating patients about their treatment and motivating them throughout their rehabilitation journey. Additionally, your ability to collaborate with other healthcare professionals will enhance the overall care provided to patients.
Requirements
Requires a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree and current state licensure. Experience in orthopedic rehabilitation, sports medicine, and specialized certifications like dry needling are preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Orthopedic Surgery — Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 46% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | Kansas index 90.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Orthopedic Surgery listings in Kansas | 6 active | 425 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 46% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Orthopedic Surgery pay trend | −1.1% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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