Physical Therapist
Compensation
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Job Description
- Job Location: Center, MO 63436, Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) Innovate Rehab and Wellness
- Status: Full-Time Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility
- Schedule: Monday – Friday (Flexible) Pay: Competitive hourly rate based on experience
About Us 25+ years as a leading skilled health care provider Therapist- and veteran-owned Dedicated to industry-leading, patient-centered care Supportive, collaborative clinical team
Why Join Us
One-on-one care focus Group/concurrent treatments under 1% Realistic scheduling for work-life balance Strong emphasis on clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction Professional growth and development opportunities Benefits (Start Day 1 – Full-Time) Medical & prescription drug insurance Dental & vision insurance Additional
Benefits
Short-term & long-term disability Employer-paid basic life & AD&D Voluntary supplemental life insurance PTO: vacation, sick, holiday Health Savings Account (HSA) Voluntary critical illness, accident & hospital indemnity 401(k) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee discount marketplace Position Summary As a Physical Therapist, you will: Evaluate patients and identify movement and functional limitations Create and lead individualized treatment plans Help restore movement, function, and quality of life Work closely with an interdisciplinary team for optimal recovery
Key Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive PT evaluations Develop personalized, evidence-based treatment plans Provide hands-on therapy: manual techniques, therapeutic exercise, mobility training Educate patients and caregivers on home programs and injury prevention Track and document progress; adjust plans as needed Collaborate with physicians, nurses, OTs, and other clinicians Stay current with PT best practices through continuing education Ensure compliance with all regulatory and ethical standards
Qualifications
Doctorate or Master’s degree in Physical Therapy (accredited program) Valid state PT license Clinical experience preferred; new grads welcome Strong communication, problem-solving, and patient-care skills CPR certification preferred Qualifications:
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will evaluate patients to identify functional limitations and create individualized, evidence-based treatment plans. They will provide hands-on therapy and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to restore patient movement and quality of life.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctorate or Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program and possess a valid state PT license. Strong communication and patient-care skills are required, with clinical experience preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 45% have no call, 45% require no weekends.
In Missouri, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (195 salary observations; 1,083 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (11,826 salary observations; 61,306 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.3 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 21,800 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $88k (middle half $77k–$97k)397 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Missouri vs national | $89k median in Missouri | $93k nationally (−5%)195 state / 11,826 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Missouri index 90.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Missouri | 431 active | 21,876 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 45% no call · 45% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Missouri Physical Therapist listings: 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 28% offer loan repayment439 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Innovate Rehab and Wellness a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,800 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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About Innovate Rehab and Wellness
Benefits & Perks
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Living in Center
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $276k
- Median resident rent
- $400/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 24 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.