Physical Therapist $20K Sign-On Bonus

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Shift: 8am-5pm M-F

Benefits

  • - $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy.
  • Future Security: 401(k) with matching
  • Student Loan Support – Up to $10,000 repayment assistance, because we invest in your future
  • Educational Tuition Assistance
  • Competitive Pay & Full Benefits – A salary and package designed to reward your expertise and dedication.
  • Paid Time Off
  • Life Insurance

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic procedures in physical medicine and rehabilitation for children and adults as prescribed by a referring physician. This role establishes individualized physical therapy goals, provides treatments, and regularly reassesses patient progress, documenting all findings accurately.

Essential Functions

  • Conducts thorough physical therapy evaluations to assess patient needs and develops individualized treatment plans across diverse patient populations.
  • Administers safe and effective therapy treatments, ensuring all interventions are appropriately documented.
  • Reassesses and adjusts treatment plans within appropriate timeframes to align with patient progress and changing needs.
  • Provides clear, concise, and accurate documentation of evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and billing information.
  • Educates patients and their families on treatment plans, therapeutic exercises, and post-treatment care to support long-term recovery.
  • Operates therapy equipment safely and maintains a clean, organized, and safe environment for patients and staff.
  • Collaborates with referring physicians, peers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity and quality of patient care.
  • Demonstrates population-appropriate competencies for all relevant patient demographics, tailoring care to individual needs.
  • Maintains compliance with facility policies, including safety, infection control, and risk management procedures.
  • Adapts to changes professionally and effectively, following the chain of command to address and resolve issues impacting patient care.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required
  • 0-2 years of experience in a physical therapy setting required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Strong knowledge of physical therapy principles, therapeutic techniques, and safety standards.
  • Ability to perform comprehensive evaluations and develop effective treatment plans.
  • Proficiency in using therapy equipment and technology for documentation and billing.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and maximize productivity.
  • Commitment to professional development and adherence to ethical and legal standards.

Licenses and Certifications

  • PT - Physical Therapist license in the state of employment required
  • BLS - Basic Life Support obtained within 30 days of hire required

INDRESPTHER

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate children and adults, develop individualized treatment plans, administer therapy, and reassess patient progress. Document care accurately, educate patients and families, maintain a safe treatment environment, and collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Physical Therapy EvaluationTreatment PlanningPatient AssessmentProgress ReassessmentClinical DocumentationBilling DocumentationPatient and Family EducationTherapy Equipment OperationInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient Safety

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 44% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Missouri?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapyranked against 21,875 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $93k (middle half $88k–$101k)355 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMissouri index 90.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Missouri444 active22,161 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 44% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$20k sign-on · $10k loan repaymentMissouri physical therapist listings (all specialties): 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 27% offer loan repayment453 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings8,008 in the last 30 days4,487 the 30 days before (+78%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,875 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist $20K Sign-On Bonus at Community Health Systems Professional Services a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,875 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

32 jobs · 23 employers
11
<$105k
6
$105k-125k
5
$125k-145k
10
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs · 23 employers
401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
66%
Sign-on bonus
31% this job
Loan repayment
24% this job
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Concierge Home Care · Port St. Lucie, Florida

$70-$75/hr
#2

Travel Physical TherapistContract

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$75/hr
#3

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$70-$75/hr
#4

School Physical Therapist (PT)

$70-$73/hr
+ 30 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,875 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Community Health Systems Professional Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Franklin, TN
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus
Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision
401(k) with matching
Student Loan Support – Up to $10,000 repayment assistance
Educational Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Life Insurance

Living in Poplar Bluff

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$189k
Median resident rent
$760/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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