Physical Therapist - Orthopedics
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.
Job Description
Build your career and pay down your student loans - without the big-city cost. Up to $25K in student loan repayment. $10K Sign on bonus
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.
Why Arkansas City, KS? Enjoy a low cost of living, a welcoming small-town feel, and outdoor recreation - plus easy access to Wichita just 45 minutes away.
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 and all 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 identity or expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, or another protected characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact us at careers@goconfluent.com
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Orthopedic Surgery — Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 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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