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Lifepoint Health
Benton, Arkansas

Physical Therapist (PT), Acute Rehabilitation, PRN

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Compensation

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Job Description

PRN | 0800-1630 | M-F (weekends & holidays as needed)

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 patient assessments and design customized treatment plans to restore function and reduce pain. They are also responsible for supervising rehabilitation staff and documenting patient progress according to clinical standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program and possess a valid state Physical Therapist license. Additionally, the role requires Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and strong critical thinking skills.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient assessmentPain managementEvidence-based practiceProsthetic fittingOrthotic fittingClinical documentationStaff supervisionMentoringPatient education

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 56% have no call, 72% 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).

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution35 jobs · 27 employers

12
<$105k
11
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
10
$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
84% this job
CME allowance
77%
Sign-on bonus
55%
Loan repayment
23% this job
Relocation assistance
13%

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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 21,935 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

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.

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About Lifepoint Health

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Benefits & Perks

Tuition Assistance
Loan Assistance
401(k) with Company Match
Free Gym Memberships
Virtual Care Appointments
Mental Health Services
Discount Programs