Physical Therapist (Full-time)

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

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

Patient AssessmentCollaborationPatient Education

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).

Orthopedic Surgery by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingKansas index 90.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Orthopedic Surgery listings in Kansas6 active425 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 46% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Orthopedic Surgery pay trend−1.1% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

33 jobs · 20 employers
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<$105k
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$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 20 employers
401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
66%
Sign-on bonus
44%
Loan repayment
38%
Relocation assistance
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 412 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Mid-America Orthopedics

Medical Practices
Prairie Village, KS

Living in Wichita

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$210k
Typical market rent
$1,158/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.9
State income tax
Up to 5.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Wichita, KS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.