Physical Therapist - Orthopedics

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80k–$90k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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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

Physical therapyOrthopedicsPatient evaluationCare planningPatient educationEvidence-based practice

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).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution29 jobs · 12 employers

13
<$105k
13
$105k-120k
0
$120k-135k
2
$140k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 12 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
72% this job
Sign-on bonus
62% this job
Loan repayment
34% this job
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$75k-$115k
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 415 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Arkansas City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$133k≈ 1.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$890/mo≈ 13% of gross pay
State income tax
Up to 5.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

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

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About Advanced Physical Therapy Kansas

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
Wichita, Kansas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Student loan repayment up to $25K
$10K sign-on bonus
Generous paid time off
Medical, dental, vision insurance
Disability insurance
401(K) with 4% employer match
AI clinical documentation support
Structured mentorship