Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
starts at $75K
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Job Description
Lonoke Physical Therapy
Compensation Package
This position starts at $75,000-$80,000 annually, with bonuses that reward the work you put into your career. The benefits package is built to actually matter to clinicians at this stage of their career:
- $15,000 Sign On Bonus
- Immediate Productivity Bonus
- Unlimited continuing education funds plus a $500 travel stipend, starting at 90 days
- Up to $12,500 Fellowship reimbursement
- 17 days of PTO in year one, growing with tenure
- $10,000 in tax-free student loan repayment over 5 years, paid monthly
- Medical insurance with the employer covering roughly 90% of your premium,
- 401(k) with an employer match that is immediately vested
- Dental and vision coverage available
- Short-term disability and life insurance options
- Referral bonus program
- Relocation assistance available
- Virtual urgent care available 24/7
- Lonoke Physical Therapy
Who We’re Looking For
- We’re looking for a PT who is passionate about helping patients move better and grow professionally. Ideal candidates have:
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited program
Licensed or Eligible for Licensure in Arkansas
Experience is a plus, not a requirement. New graduates encouraged to apply.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Motivation to grow into leadership opportunities
- Lonoke Physical Therapy
Where Great Clinicians Go Further
- At Lonoke Physical Therapy you’ll get more than a paycheck—you’ll get a career path, mentorship, and the chance to work in one of the country’s most beautiful regions. Some highlights:
- Clinical autonomy: Make real decisions about patient care
Mentorship & Professional Growth
New Grad Mentoring program with strategic case load build-up
Unlimited continuing education and specialty certifications. Design your career, following your passions.
- Leadership opportunities: Path to Clinic Director or advanced clinical roles
- Supportive culture: Teams that genuinely care about each other and their patients
Work-life balance: Freedom for caseload customization. PTO.
- Lifestyle advantage: Live and play in Arkansas, surrounded by hiking, fishing, hot springs and biking
- Practice Somewhere You Want to Build a Life
- Live the life you help others get back.
Lonoke, AR isn't just a great place to work, it's a great place to live. Twenty minutes from Little Rock, but a world away from it. Wide-open prairies, quiet farmland, and a small-town rhythm the city rush never reaches.
At our clinic, you'll build real patient relationships in an outpatient setting with predictable hours, so when the day ends, you're free to enjoy it. Evenings at Bayou Meto Wildlife Management Area. Weekend fishing near the old hatchery ponds. Porch sitting with sweet tea, watching the sun drop over the rice fields. No traffic, just quiet.
Finish a fulfilling day of patient care and drive home to a town where you know your neighbors. That's just a Tuesday in Lonoke. Our clinic offers a collaborative environment with consistent scheduling, so you can pour into your patients and your life after hours. Want the city?
Little Rock's a short drive away, there when you need it, gone when you don't. Whether you're a hunter, an angler, or just craving a slower pace and real Southern charm, this is what it looks like when your career and your lifestyle finally align.
Many therapists move here for the lifestyle and stay for the career growth, community, and mentorship. Come practice hands-on PT, take ownership of your patients, and build the life you love.
About Lonoke Physical Therapy
At Lonoke PT, you're never just a number, you're part of a family. We're the Lonoke, AR sister clinic to ProMotion Physical Therapy, backed by nearly 30 years (100 years total!)of orthopedic rehab experience, paired with the tight-knit, "everybody knows your name" feel of a small practice.
Our team lives out real values: teamwork, results, responsibility, fun, and community, and our clinicians hold advanced certifications (dry needling, BFR, LSVT BIG, WorkSTEPS®, vestibular/concussion specialization) with hands-on support from ownership to keep growing.
We've been recognized as Best Place for Physical Therapy and Best Healthcare Professional in Central Arkansas multiple years running, and named 2024 Business of the Year by the Lonoke Chamber of Commerce, proof our reputation for great outcomes and great culture isn't just internal talk.
You’ll join a team where mentorship is part of the job, collaboration is real, and professional growth is encouraged. Our clinics consistently rank in the top tier nationally for patient outcomes, and we prioritize creating a work environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally.
Lonoke Physical Therapy
The Physical Therapy Career You Want
- You’ll spend most of your time directly with patients, designing and delivering hands-on care. Key responsibilities include:
- Evaluating patients and creating individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
- Providing interventions such as manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and specialty modalities
- Educating patients and families on exercises, recovery, and injury prevention
- Tracking progress and adjusting plans as patients progress
- Collaborating with other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care
- Maintaining clear documentation in line with HIPAA and state/federal rules using state-of-the-art AI technology
- Physical Requirements
You’ll need to:
- Lift up to 50 pounds
- Stand, bend, reach, and use fine motor skills regularly
- Assist patients with mobility, transfers, and therapeutic exercises
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lonoke Physical Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.
- Check Us Out
- Learn more at lonokephysicaltherapy.com
Key Responsibilities
The physical therapist will evaluate patients and create individualized, evidence-based treatment plans using manual therapy and therapeutic exercises. They are also responsible for tracking patient progress, maintaining accurate documentation, and collaborating with other healthcare providers.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited program and be licensed or eligible for licensure in Arkansas. While experience is considered a plus, the role is open to new graduates who possess strong communication skills and a motivation for professional growth.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist at Health & Rehab Solutions a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) — ranked against 412 active Orthopedic Surgery (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, 58% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.5 / 10 · top 10% in orthopedic surgery (physical therapy) | ranked against 412 Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$89k in purchasing power | Arkansas index 86.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Orthopedic Surgery listings in Arkansas | 7 active | 425 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 58% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Orthopedic Surgery pay trend | −1.1% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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