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Thrive Therapy of Kansas
Hutchinson, Kansas

Physical Therapist (PT) - Hutchinson

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

  • Physical Therapist (PT) – Home Health PRN
  • Thrive Therapy of Kansas
  • Serving Hutchinson, KS and surrounding areas

About Thrive Therapy of Kansas

At Thrive Therapy of Kansas, we help patients improve strength, mobility, balance, and overall independence through compassionate, evidence-based physical therapy — delivered in the comfort of their homes. Our mission is to provide high-quality, patient-centered care while supporting our clinicians with flexibility, collaboration, and opportunities for professional growth.

If you’re a motivated Physical Therapist who is passionate about helping patients thrive in their daily lives, we’d love to have you on our team.

Position Summary

We are seeking a PRN Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) to join our growing therapy team in the Wichita area. This role involves providing skilled physical therapy evaluations and treatment services to patients in their homes, helping them improve functional mobility, reduce pain, and enhance safety and independence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and develop individualized plans of care
  • Provide skilled therapeutic interventions to improve strength, balance, coordination, endurance, and mobility
  • Assess fall risk and implement safety and prevention strategies
  • Evaluate home environments and recommend modifications or adaptive equipment as needed
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly
  • Accurately document evaluations, treatments, and patient responses in compliance with company and regulatory standards
  • Educate patients and caregivers on therapy goals, safety techniques, and home exercise programs
  • Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to ensure coordinated, comprehensive care
  • Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) as applicable
  • Maintain compliance with all professional, ethical, and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited program (required)
  • Active Kansas Physical Therapist license through the Kansas Board of Healing Arts (KSBHA) (required)
  • Strong clinical reasoning and documentation skills
  • Excellent communication and time-management abilities
  • Compassionate, dependable, and self-motivated
  • Comfortable working independently in a home health setting
  • Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license

Schedule

  • PRN
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Opportunity to build caseload based on availability

Benefits

  • Flexible scheduling and manageable caseloads
  • Supportive, team-oriented work culture
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
  • Competitive compensation
  • Meaningful work that directly impacts patients’ daily lives

Work Location

  • In the field — home health visits throughout the Wichita, KS area

How to Apply

  • Join a team that helps others thrive — and grow your career while doing it.
  • Send your resume to: melissae@thrivetherapyofkansas.com

Requirements

  • Valid Kansas PT license
  • Reliable Vehicle
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Must pass a background check
  • Effective written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to maintain a confidential working relationship
  • Good personal organizational skills

Ability to Follow Oral and Written Instructions

Demonstration of satisfactory knowledge and competency for the initial evaluations, delivery of services, treatments, and teaching.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningFall risk assessmentHome health carePatient educationCaregiver trainingInterdisciplinary collaborationSupervision of PTAsSafety assessment

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 score7.9 / 10 · top 5% in physical therapyranked against 21,942 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $110k (middle half $108k–$114k)25 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 (PT) - Hutchinson at Thrive Therapy of Kansas a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,942 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

33 jobs · 20 employers
18
<$105k
11
$105k-120k
0
$120k-135k
4
$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Concierge Home Care · Tallahassee, Florida

$70+/visit
#2

Physical Therapist (PT) – Flexible ScheduleContract

Concierge Home Care · Lakeland, Florida

$70+/visit
#3

Travel Physical Therapist

$70/hr
#4

Physical Therapist - West Hollywood

$90k-$140k
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.9
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 Thrive Therapy of Kansas

Home Health Care Services
Wichita, Kansas
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Manageable caseloads
Supportive, team-oriented work culture
Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
Competitive compensation
Meaningful work

Living in Hutchinson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$175k
Typical market rent
$805/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
Up to 5.7%
Sources & methodology

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

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