No salary listed — similar Physical Therapist roles pay ~$95k (median of 90 jobs)

7.2/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 19,850 active roles in this specialty

Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist Top 25% in Physical TherapyFull-Time
Posted 2mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

Free childcare. Paid maternity and paternity leave. Rural healthcare where you actually know your patients. Variety across inpatient, outpatient, and swing bed. Make a real difference.

Join KIOWA DISTRICT HOSPITAL as a Physical Therapist in Kansas. Job DetailsHelp Patients Regain Independence. Make a Lasting Difference.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans designed to improve function, mobility, and quality of life.
  • Provide physical therapy services to patients across a variety of settings and diagnoses.
  • Collaborate with providers, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care.
  • Supervise and support Physical Therapist Assistants as appropriate.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.

Work with KIOWA DISTRICT HOSPITAL in Kansas.

Requirements

Requires a Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy and licensure by the Kansas Board of Healing Arts. Must hold a current BLS certification and possess strong clinical assessment skills.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Clinical AssessmentTreatment PlanningPatient EducationInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient MonitoringDocumentationInjury PreventionMobility ImprovementPatient-Centered CareSupervision of PTAs

Physical Therapy — Physical Therapist Career Context

In Kansas, Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$84k across 140 listings, vs ~$91k nationally (19,259 listings).

Kansas's cost-of-living index is 87.0 (US average = 100) — Kansas ranks #5 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at KIOWA DISTRICT HOSPITAL a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 19,850 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 90 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Kiowa District Hospital

Medical Practices
Kiowa, Kansas
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Free Childcare
Paid Maternity Leave
Paid Paternity Leave
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Paid Time Off