Physical Therapist - Orthopedics
Listed compensation
$80K - $90K
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
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
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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