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Sterling, Kansas

Physical Therapist - Orthopedics

Physical Therapist Above average in Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy)Full-Time

Listed compensation

$80K - $90K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

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.

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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 Above average in Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) — ranked against 422 active Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physical Therapist Career Context

Confluent Health ranks #3 of 10 employers hiring Physical Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 47 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 49% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$85k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k in an average-cost state. 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks39 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Visa sponsorship
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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy)

Living in Sterling

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$199k
Median resident rent
$689/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 5.7%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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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