Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsHelp Patients Regain Independence. Make a Lasting Difference. Build Meaningful Relationships. Kiowa District Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist to join our rehabilitation team.

At KDH, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day by helping patients improve mobility, regain independence, and achieve their highest level of function.

As a member of our healthcare team, you'll build lasting relationships with patients while providing individualized care in a supportive, collaborative environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a therapist who enjoys autonomy, variety, and the rewarding nature of rural healthcare.

What You'll Do

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. Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, home exercise programs, and injury prevention. Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed to achieve optimal outcomes. Maintain accurate and timely documentation.

Participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental development. Help ensure a safe, welcoming, and patient-centered therapy environment. Why KDH?

Meaningful Work At KDH, you are more than a therapist—you are an important part of a close-knit healthcare team making a real difference in the lives of patients and families.

Variety in Your Practice At KDH, you'll have the opportunity to work with patients across multiple care settings, including inpatient, outpatient, and swing bed services.

This variety allows you to utilize a broad range of clinical skills while helping patients recover from surgery, illness, injury, and functional decline. Exceptional

Benefits

KDH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: Free childcare through our on-site childcare center Paid maternity leave Paid paternity leave Health, dental, and vision insurance Retirement plan with employer match Paid time off Paid holidays Continuing education support Professional development opportunities Employee wellness benefits What We're Looking For Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program Licensed or eligible for licensure by the Kansas Board of Healing Arts Current BLS certification Strong clinical assessment and treatment skills Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care Experience in a healthcare setting preferred About Kiowa District Healthcare Kiowa District Healthcare is a Critical Access Hospital, Rural Health Clinic, Long-Term Care Facility, and Childcare Center dedicated to providing Quality C.A.R.E. Close to Home. Our values guide everything we do: Compassionate

  • Accessible
  • Reliable
  • Excellent If you are looking for a career where you can make a meaningful impact, build strong patient relationships, and be part of a team that truly values its employees, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the KDH family.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate patients to develop and implement individualized treatment plans that improve mobility and quality of life. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team and supervise Physical Therapist Assistants to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Requirements

Requires a Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy and licensure by the Kansas Board of Healing Arts. Candidates 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

Treatment PlanningPatient EducationInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient MonitoringMobility ImprovementSupervision of PTAs

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 42% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Kansas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapyranked against 21,942 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $93k (middle half $87k–$102k)342 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingKansas index 90.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Kansas213 active22,065 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 42% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,942 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at KIOWA MASTER a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,942 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Salary Distribution

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<$105k
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$105k-120k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 20 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
66% this job
Sign-on bonus
47%
Loan repayment
31%
Relocation assistance
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,942 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Kiowa Master

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Benefits & Perks

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