Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$37-$47/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
A medical facility outside Salina, Kansas is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to join its rehabilitation team! New graduates are encouraged to apply.
Pay: $37.00 - $47.00 / hourly (based on experience)
Physical Therapist Opportunity
- Full-time, permanent position
- Outpatient setting
- Day shift; Monday through Friday schedule
- $10,000 sign-on bonus
- $5,000 relocation assistance available
- In-house continuing education opportunities available
Physical Therapist Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals
- Implement and modify treatment programs according to patient progress and response to therapy
- Maintain accurate progress notes, documentation, and treatment records
- Ensure patient confidentiality while providing high-quality rehabilitative care
Physical Therapist Qualifications
- Must be licensed as a Physical Therapist in Kansas or eligible to obtain licensure prior to hire
- Orthopedic experience preferred
- Strong communication and patient care skills
- New graduates welcome to apply
The Surrounding Kansas Community
- Affordable cost of living with a welcoming, community-focused atmosphere
- Located near Salina, offering convenient access to shopping, dining, and entertainment
- Local museums, community events, and seasonal festivals throughout the year
Parks, trails, and outdoor recreation opportunities for individuals and families alike opportunities for individuals and families alike
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will evaluate patients to develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on their specific needs and goals. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring high-quality rehabilitative care while maintaining patient confidentiality.
Requirements
Candidates must be licensed as a Physical Therapist in Kansas or eligible to obtain licensure prior to hire. Strong communication skills and patient care abilities are required, with orthopedic experience preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$87k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $97k in an average-cost state. 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 50% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapy | ranked against 21,894 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $77k–$98k | Physical Therapy median $94k (middle half $68k–$109k)301 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$97k in purchasing power | Kansas index 90.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Kansas | 211 active | 21,922 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 50% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $10k sign-on | Kansas Physical Therapist listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 25% offer loan repayment218 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,820 in the last 30 days | 4,435 the 30 days before (+76%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Ironside Human Resources a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,894 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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- No weekends
- No nights
Benefits & Perks
Living in Salina
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $191k
- Typical market rent
- $1,066/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 15 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5.7%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.