Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $90,000–$100,000 per year, based on experience
Setting: Modern outpatient orthopedic clinic

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Physical Therapist for a full-time outpatient orthopedic position in Independence, Missouri. This role is ideal for a PT who enjoys hands-on patient care, steady clinical work, and helping patients make progress with movement, strength, balance, and function.

You will work with patients across a wide age range, from adolescents to older adults. The primary caseload includes orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions, so your day may include treating injury recovery, post-surgical rehabilitation, pain-related limitations, mobility concerns, and strength deficits.

What You Can Expect

• A modern outpatient orthopedic clinic
• 7–15 patients per day
• Around 160–190 clinic visits per week
• Team of 2 PTs and 2 PTAs
• WebPT for documentation
• Patients ages 11 to 90
• New graduates encouraged to apply

Schedule Choices

The clinic strongly prefers one of these schedule options:

Preferred Schedule: Four 10-Hour Days

• Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
• Tuesday off each week

Alternative Schedule: Monday–Friday

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
• Wednesday, Friday: 7:00 AM–4:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Complete physical therapy evaluations and reassessments
• Create treatment plans based on patient goals, diagnosis, and clinical findings
• Provide care for orthopedic injuries, musculoskeletal pain, post-surgical recovery, and mobility issues
• Use therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, balance training, strengthening, gait work, and functional movement activities
• Guide patients through home programs and safe activity progression
• Monitor outcomes and revise care plans when appropriate
• Maintain accurate patient records in WebPT
• Work with PTAs to keep treatment aligned and consistent

Requirements

• Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from an accredited program
• Active Missouri Physical Therapist license or eligibility to obtain one
• New graduates are welcome to apply
• Outpatient orthopedic experience preferred
• Strong communication, documentation, and patient education skills
• Ability to work with patients across a wide age range

Insurance Plans Accepted

Patients are covered through several insurance providers, including:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• UnitedHealthcare
• Medicare
• TRICARE
• Humana
• Aetna

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• 401K Plan with 3% Company Match

Bring your PT skills to an outpatient orthopedic clinic where your work supports real patient progress. Submit your resume today to begin the process.