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Ortho Arkansas
Bryant, Arkansas

Physical Therapist - Full Time

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

KICK for the GOAL

OrthoArkansas' core values

Kindness

People are happier after interactions with you because you are kind and pleasant.

Integrity

Always doing the right thing, especially when no one is looking.

Conscientiousness

Strive for excellence in all that you do, paying special attention to the details that make a difference in patient care and teamwork.

KNOWLEDGE

Be a lifelong learner.

Position Overview

At OrthoArkansas, our Physical Therapists are movement experts and patient advocates who help people get back to doing what they love. In this outpatient orthopedic role, you’ll create personalized care plans, ease pain, restore mobility, and empower patients to achieve their goals. Whether you're helping someone recover from surgery or prevent future injury, your work will make a meaningful difference every day—right where it counts.

Key Responsibilities

1. Patient Care:

  • Implement individualized care plans with daily treatment sessions to address areas identified in the initial evaluation.
  • Utilize various modality interventions to manage and alleviate patient symptoms.
  • Complete initial evaluations, including visual assessments, measurements, and hands-on interpretations, to establish effective care plans.

2. Documentation and Compliance:

  • Complete and maintain accurate patient documentation using the Athena EHR system, adhering to state and federal guidelines.
  • Follow company policies and procedures, including OSHA standards and HIPAA guidelines.

3. Clinic Management:

  • Organize and maintain therapy clinic equipment and supplies, ensuring a safe and obstacle-free working environment.
  • Use chemical cleaners to sanitize treatment tables, workspaces, and equipment.

4. Patient Interaction:

  • Interact with patients closely and sensitively, providing hands-on movement and support.
  • Develop and foster positive rapport with patients, their families, administrative and medical staff, and fellow employees.

5. Team Collaboration:

  • Supervise and provide education and training to Physical Therapy Assistants and therapy techs as needed.

6. Additional Responsibilities:

  • Perform any other related duties as required or assigned to support the therapy clinic’s operations and patient care.

Qualifications

  • Education & Experience:
  • Graduate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
  • 0 to 6 months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Certificates, Licenses, & Registrations:
  • Licensed by the state of Arkansas Physical Therapy Board.
  • Physical Therapy degree from an accredited program.
  • Preferred Certifications:
  • Orthopedic Certified Specialist.
  • Certified Sports Specialist.
  • Manual Therapy Certification.
  • Software Skills:
  • Intermediate proficiency in word processing/typing and other relevant software.

Perks of This Position

  • Impactful & Rewarding Work – Help patients regain movement and independence while building trusted relationships throughout their recovery journey.
  • Attractive Compensation & Comprehensive Benefits – Receive a competitive benefits package including medical coverage, life insurance, 401(k) with employer profit-sharing contributions, paid time off, and paid holidays.
  • Culture of Excellence – Be part of a team that values kindness, integrity, attention to detail, and lifelong learning.
  • Professional Growth & Development – Access continuing education opportunities to pursue advanced certifications and expand clinical expertise.
  • Collaborative & Supportive Team – Thrive in a positive, team-oriented setting that prioritizes outstanding care and mentorship.

Additional Details

  • Performance Expectations: Maintain high standards of patient care with a focus on improving mobility, reducing pain, and restoring function.
  • Professional Development: Opportunities for further education and certification to enhance clinical skills and knowledge, including attendance at relevant seminars and training sessions.

Join OrthoArkansas as a Physical Therapist and make a lasting impact on patients’ lives while growing in a supportive and energized outpatient environment.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Orthopedic rehabilitationPatient evaluationHIPAA complianceClinical mentorshipMobility restorationPain managementTreatment planningInterpersonal communication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Full Time at Ortho Arkansas a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 23,300 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 54% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
67% this job
Sign-on bonus
64%
Loan repayment
36%
Relocation assistance
15%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 403 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Bryant

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$240k
Typical market rent
$1,628/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 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.

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About Ortho Arkansas

Medical Practices
Little Rock, Arkansas
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical coverage
Life insurance
401(k) with employer profit-sharing contributions
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Continuing education opportunities