Physical Therapist Full Time

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Come join the Kansas Surgery and Recovery Center Team! We are the leading orthopedic surgery specialty hospital in Kansas with over 100 physicians performing elective procedures across numerous specialties providing exceptional patient care!

Our facility strives to be the preferred choice for surgery for Wichita as well as across Kansas. With consistently high rankings from HealthGrades, we are a leading orthopedic surgery specialty hospital in Kansas, continually investing in new technologies allowing us to continue to be a trailblazer in our industry.

The physical therapist is tasked with evaluating, planning, directing, and executing therapeutic interventions aimed at enhancing patient mobility. They administer treatments and physical modalities as prescribed by a referring physician, focusing on restoring function and minimizing disabilities following surgery, illness, or physical impairments. This role requires a dedication to helping empower patients to reach their fullest functional potential.

Hours: Full-time Monday-Friday, including covering an occasional weekend.

Candidates must have a comprehensive understanding of accreditation standards and compliance requirements. They should exhibit strong proficiency in the principles, methods, materials and equipment utilized in physical therapy. The ability to comprehend and adhere to the instructions of the department manager, as well as established policies and procedures, is essential. Preferred qualifications include at least one year of experience in a hospital or medical office setting.

Education

Applicants must be graduates of an accredited physical therapy program. They are required to hold a current state license, certification or registration with the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts. A valid BLS certificate is required.

Full-time employees are eligible for a variety of benefits, including health, dental, vision and 401(k).

From Office of Human Resources

Thank you for your interest in Kansas Surgery & Recovery Center. We are an equal opportunity employer that complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the ability to provide documentation demonstrating employment eligibility as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Conditions of employment include passing physical and drug screen, background check and Medicare sanction check.

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist is responsible for evaluating, planning, and executing therapeutic interventions to enhance patient mobility and restore function. They administer prescribed treatments while adhering to facility policies and accreditation standards.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited physical therapy program and hold a current Kansas state license. A valid BLS certificate is required, and at least one year of experience in a hospital or medical office setting is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Orthopedic surgery supportBLS certification

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 42% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Kansas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 21,942 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $92k (middle half $87k–$103k)284 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingKansas index 90.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Kansas213 active22,060 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 42% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,942 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Full Time at Kansas Surgery & Recovery Center a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,942 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

33 jobs · 20 employers
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<$105k
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$105k-120k
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$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 20 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
66%
Sign-on bonus
47%
Loan repayment
31%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 60% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,942 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Kansas Surgery & Recovery Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Wichita, Kansas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401(k)

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.