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Lifepoint Health
Benton, Arkansas

Physical Therapist (PT), Rehabilitation, PRN

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

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Job Description

Lifepoint Rehabilitation

Physical Therapist (PT), Rehabilitation

Location: Saline Memorial Hospital - 1 Medical Park Dr Benton, AR 72015

Shift: PRN | As Needed | Weekday & Weekend

Your Experience Matters

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

As Physical Therapist (PT), joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How You’ll Contribute

We’re seeking a passionate and skilled Physical Therapist (PT) to join our dedicated team of rehabilitation professionals. If you're committed to helping patients regain mobility, manage pain, and rebuild strength with compassion and clinical excellence, this role offers the perfect environment to thrive.

  • Perform thorough initial and ongoing assessments to evaluate patient needs and functional status.
  • Design and implement customized, medically prescribed physical therapy programs to reduce pain, restore physical function, and prevent future injury.
  • Educate patients on injury prevention, ergonomics, and rehabilitation strategies to support long-term wellness.
  • Carry out targeted treatment plans using evidence-based techniques appropriate for each patient’s age, condition, and capabilities.
  • Administer therapeutic modalities including moist heat, ultrasound, ultraviolet and infrared light, and other physical agents.
  • Evaluate and fit prosthetic and orthotic devices, recommending modifications to improve function and comfort.
  • Supervise and mentor physical therapist assistants, aides, and students—ensuring quality care through task delegation and clear communication.
  • Set measurable goals and regularly document progress, reevaluating and adjusting care plans as needed.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program
  • Physical Therapist License in State
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) obtain within 30 days of hire
  • Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Why Join Us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position

also offers:

  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation

is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.

Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.

We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will perform initial and ongoing patient assessments to design and implement customized, medically prescribed therapy programs focused on reducing pain and restoring physical function. Responsibilities also include educating patients, administering therapeutic modalities, evaluating prosthetic/orthotic devices, and supervising support staff.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program and hold a valid Physical Therapist License in the state of employment. The role requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and obtaining Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentRehabilitation Program DesignPain ManagementFunctional RestorationInjury Prevention EducationProsthetic FittingOrthotic FittingMentoringGoal SettingDocumentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 46% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Arkansas is 86.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Arkansas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $110k (middle half $91k–$114k)25 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingArkansas index 86.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Arkansas145 active22,060 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 46% no call · 64% 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 contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

35 jobs · 19 employers
8
<$95k
16
$95k-110k
7
$110k-125k
0
$125k-140k
4
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
91% this job
Sign-on bonus
63%
CME allowance
63%
Loan repayment
29% this job
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

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

  • Includes weekends
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About Lifepoint Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Gallatin, Tennessee
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Tuition Assistance
Loan Assistance
401(k) with Company Match
Wellness Programs
Professional Development

Living in Benton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$227k
Typical market rent
$1,498/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.4
State income tax
Up to 4.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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