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Confluent Health
Sterling, Kansas

Physical Therapist - Orthopedics

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80K - $90K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

$10K Sign on bonus! Enjoy a lower cost of living while you pay off your student loans with our support! Up to $25K in student loan repayment.

At Confluent Health and our family of affiliated brands, physical therapists practice in an environment built for high quality care, professional growth, and sustainable careers. We support clinicians with innovative tools, strong mentorship, and clear development pathways.

Sterling, Kansas is a rare gem of a small town - offering a close-knit community, short commutes, and an exceptional quality of life. With affordable living, great schools, and easy access to Hutchinson and Wichita, it’s an ideal place for professionals who want both career growth and balance.

What We Offer

  • Up to $25K in student loan repayment through our LIFT program for eligible clinicians
  • Benefits include generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, disability, and 401(K) with a 4% employer match.
  • A care model designed to support quality outcomes and efficiency
  • AI clinical documentation support, built to significantly reduce after hours charting – so work stays at work.
  • Structured mentorship and career development.
  • Industry-leading continuing education through Evidence in Motion (EIM) including residency, fellowship, and board certification support.
  • Multiple career pathways: clinical excellence, and leadership.
  • Location differential available for longer commutes.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients and create individualized plans of care
  • Deliver hands-on, patient centered treatment and education
  • Monitor progress and adjust care plans to achieve meaningful outcomes

Qualifications

Licensed Physical Therapist (or ability to obtain licensure in the state of practice)

Passion for evidence-based, patient centered care

Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000+ inclusive of productivity incentives, with additional compensation opportunities for certifications and location differentials. Benefits include generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, disability, and 401(K) with a 4% employer match.

About

Confluent Health, LLC and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance or would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@goconfluent.com.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Physical therapyOrthopedicsPatient evaluationCare planningPatient educationEvidence-based practiceRehabilitation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Orthopedics at Confluent Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) — ranked against 405 active Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 56% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Orthopedic Surgery by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in orthopedic surgery (physical therapy)ranked against 405 Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$80k–$90kOrthopedic Surgery median $93k (middle half $88k–$100k)335 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$94k in purchasing powerKansas index 90.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Orthopedic Surgery listings in Kansas6 active405 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 56% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k sign-on · $25k loan repaymentKansas physical therapist listings (all specialties): 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 26% offer loan repayment211 active listings, Nov 2026
New Orthopedic Surgery listings357 in the last 30 days192 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Orthopedic Surgery pay trend+5.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (405 Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

34 jobs · 18 employers
10
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$105k-120k
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2
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3
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
53% this job
Sign-on bonus
50% this job
Loan repayment
31% this job
Relocation assistance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 405 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Confluent Health

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
Louisville, Kentucky
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus $10K
Student loan repayment up to $25K
Generous PTO
Medical, dental, vision, disability
401(k) with 4% employer match
AI clinical documentation support
Structured mentorship
Continuing education through EIM

Living in Sterling

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$195k≈ 2.4× annual pay
Median resident rent
$689/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 5.7%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.