Physical Therapist (PT), Med/Surg
Compensation
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job Description
Shift: FT | M-F | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Occasional Weekends
Your experience matters
Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health
[https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], 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 patient assessments and design customized rehabilitation programs to restore function and manage pain. They are also responsible for supervising staff, documenting patient progress, and educating patients on long-term wellness strategies.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program and possess a valid state Physical Therapist license. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 30 days of hire, along with strong critical thinking and clinical judgment skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 48% have no call, 84% require no weekends.
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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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