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Reliant Rehabilitation
Kansas City, Kansas

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$54-$58/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

This position may be offered as a Full-Time or PRN opening, depending on several factors. Please apply, and a member of our team will reach out to discuss available options.

Why Join Reliant Rehabilitation?

Joining Reliant means becoming part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of patients and residents across a variety of care communities. As one of the nation’s largest contract therapy providers, Reliant offers unmatched clinical support, professional development, and growth opportunities.

Our leadership team began their careers as therapists, and we take pride in promoting from within.

You’ll be supported by a dedicated clinical team that provides ongoing training, proven protocols, and hands-on guidance — ensuring therapy is delivered effectively for patients and in full compliance to support our partners.

With operations in 44 states and more than 900 communities nationwide, Reliant can match your location, schedule, and career goals, wherever your path leads.

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation packages
  • Medical, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • PTO Share and Buy-Back Programs
  • Maternity and Paternity support program
  • Continuing education, mentorship programs and clinical leadership development
  • Tuition loan repayment assistance Program
  • Flexible scheduling options

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The Physical Therapist (PT) delivers high-quality therapy services to patients while fostering positive relationships with facilities and clients, in alignment with Reliant Rehabilitation standards and physical therapy best practices.

Responsibilities include patient screening and evaluation, development and implementation of treatment plans, discharge planning, supervision of PTAs and Rehab Techs, and case management. The therapist upholds professional conduct and complies with all state and federal regulations governing physical therapy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maximize patient function and independence through direct and supervised physical therapy
  • Provide clinical oversight and consultation to Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs)
  • Supervise PTAs and Rehab Techs during individual and group treatments, ensuring efficient resource use and skill development
  • Establish and grow a robust physical therapy program
  • Advance clinical and leadership skills through collaboration, self-study, and continuing education
  • Maintain a valid state license and stay informed on industry trends and healthcare regulations
  • Understand billing models and deliver care aligned with treatment guidelines and expected outcomes
  • Adhere to infection control and environmental safety protocols
  • Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
  • Maintaining confidentiality as appropriate and ensuring compliance with the state practice act in the state(s) where you are licensed.

Qualifications/Licenses

  • Graduate of an APTA-accredited Physical Therapy program
  • Valid state license to practice as a Physical Therapist

Please note rate range is an estimate and may vary based on skill set and location(s).

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningCommunicationDocumentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 54% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$116k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $129k in an average-cost state. 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
Listed pay$112k–$121kPhysical Therapy median $94k (middle half $72k–$109k)299 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$129k in purchasing powerKansas index 90.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Kansas213 active22,065 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 54% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

28 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

28 jobs · 12 employers
15
<$105k
9
$105k-120k
0
$120k-135k
1
$140k
3
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs · 12 employers
401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
64% this job
Sign-on bonus
61%
Loan repayment
29% this job
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

Salary Range: $165000.00
#2

Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health | $150,000 Annual Salary (Redding)

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$150k-$160k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist - Hayward

$150k
#4

Physical Therapist - West Hollywood

$90k-$140k
+ 26 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

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

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About Reliant Rehabilitation

Hospitals and Health Care
Plano, Texas
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance
401(k) with employer match
PTO Share and Buy-Back Programs
Maternity and paternity support
Continuing education
Mentorship programs
Clinical leadership development

Living in Kansas City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$222k
Typical market rent
$1,326/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.5
State income tax
Up to 5.7%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Kansas City, MO-KS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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