Pays $53.11/HrPhysical Therapist market median is ~$92k (296 jobs)

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Ernest Health
Stockton, Kansas

Physical Therapist Student Loan Assistance Program

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Full-time inpatient/outpatient rehab PT. Student loan assistance. Part-time and per diem options. Stockton, CA.

Join Ernest Health as a Physical Therapist – Student Loan Assistance, Full-Time in Stockton, Kansas, United States. Physical Therapist - Full Time - Stockton, California Student Loan Contribution Payment Program available! Part Time and Per Diem options available.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $53.11 - $72.91/hr.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • PPO and High-Deductible Medical Plan options
  • Flexible and Health Saving account options
  • Dental and Vision coverage
  • 401K with employer matching
  • Life insurance
  • Short-and-long term disability
  • Employee Assistance Program

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Ernest Health in Stockton, Kansas, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist will evaluate patient medical history, develop personalized treatment plans, and implement therapy to restore function and mobility. They are responsible for maintaining accurate documentation and communicating effectively with patients and other medical providers.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a graduate degree from an accredited physical therapy program and possess a current state license. A valid CPR certification is required, and one year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Physical therapyPatient careRehabilitationGait trainingPain managementClinical operationsData entryRecord managementLeadershipTime managementCommunicationInfection controlSafety standardsDocumentationTreatment planning

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$131k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $145k in an average-cost state. 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 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...

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About Ernest Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Mesquite, Texas
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Student Loan Contribution Payment Program
PPO and High-Deductible Medical Plan options
Flexible and Health Saving account options
Dental and Vision coverage
401K with employer matching
Life insurance
Short-and-long term disability
Employee Assistance Program