Physical Therapist

Career Links; WaKeeney (KS); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Retirement plan options

Continuing education opportunities

Life insurance coverage

Short-term and long-term disability

Additional voluntary benefits

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Career Links is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to join a community hospital team providing inpatient, outpatient, and home health services. The role offers a diverse caseload across neurological and orthopedic diagnoses with opportunities to work across the lifespan.

You will evaluate and treat patients, develop individualized plans, educate families, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care in a hospital-based setting.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current and active state Physical Therapy license or eligibility for licensure.
• Strong communication, organizational, and clinical reasoning skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations for patients across inpatient, outpatient, and home health settings.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings, physician referrals, and patient goals.
• Treat a diverse caseload including neurological and orthopedic conditions.
• Provide evidence-based interventions including therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance training, neuromuscular re-education, manual therapy, and functional mobility training.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, safety strategies, injury prevention, and functional independence.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in accordance with facility, state, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, discharge planning, and care coordination activities.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Clinical reasoning

Education

DPT or Master’s in Physical Therapy

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Physical Therapist (PT) – Community Hospital & Home Health

Position Type: Full-Time
Setting: Community-Based Hospital (Inpatient & Outpatient) with Home Health
Compensation: $42.00–$52.00/hour (DOE)
New Graduates Encouraged to Apply

At Career Links, we connect exceptional healthcare professionals with rewarding opportunities nationwide. Whether you're a therapist, social worker, interpreter, psychologist, educator, or healthcare specialist, we offer meaningful assignments, competitive compensation, and supportive work environments where you can grow your career and make a lasting impact.

We take pride in partnering with top-tier healthcare facilities while serving our candidates with understanding, integrity, and professionalism every step of the way.

We are currently seeking a full-time Physical Therapist (PT) to join a collaborative rehabilitation team serving patients through a combination of inpatient, outpatient, and home health services within a community-based hospital setting. This position offers a diverse caseload spanning neurological and orthopedic diagnoses and provides the opportunity to work with patients across the lifespan, from school-aged children to geriatric adults.

Position Summary

The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients across inpatient, outpatient, and home health settings to improve mobility, restore function, reduce pain, and enhance overall quality of life. Working as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, the PT will provide individualized care to a diverse patient population with a wide range of neurological, orthopedic, post-surgical, and medical conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations for patients across inpatient, outpatient, and home health settings.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings, physician referrals, and patient goals.
• Treat a diverse caseload including neurological and orthopedic conditions.
• Provide evidence-based interventions including therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance training, neuromuscular re-education, manual therapy, and functional mobility training.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, safety strategies, injury prevention, and functional independence.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in accordance with facility, state, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, discharge planning, and care coordination activities.

Qualifications

Required

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current and active state Physical Therapy license or eligibility for licensure.
• Strong communication, organizational, and clinical reasoning skills.

Preferred

• Experience in inpatient, outpatient, hospital, rehabilitation, or home health settings.
• Experience treating neurological and orthopedic diagnoses.
• Knowledge of EMR documentation systems.

New Graduates Welcome

This organization offers a supportive clinical environment and welcomes motivated new graduates seeking mentorship and professional growth opportunities.

• Competitive compensation: $42.00–$52.00/hour based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Retirement plan options
• Continuing education opportunities
• Life insurance coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Supportive team environment
• Professional growth and development opportunities

Why Career Links?

At Career Links, we are committed to helping therapists, social workers, interpreters, psychologists, educators, and healthcare professionals find opportunities where they can thrive. Join a respected community healthcare team and make a meaningful impact on patients across the lifespan while advancing your career in a supportive and rewarding environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.