Physical Therapist (PT) - Hutchinson
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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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.9 / 10 · top 5% in physical therapy | ranked against 21,942 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $110k (middle half $108k–$114k)25 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Kansas index 90.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Kansas | 213 active | 22,065 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 42% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
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.
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