Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

Independence, MO
Full-Time Physical Therapist
$90,000–$100,000 per year, based on experience

What This Position Offers

This is a full-time Physical Therapist opportunity in an outpatient orthopedic clinic serving patients with orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions. The work is hands-on, patient-facing, and focused on helping people improve how they move, function, and manage physical limitations in everyday life.

The clinic uses WebPT, sees approximately 160–190 patient visits per week, and has a clinical team made up of 2 Physical Therapists and 2 Physical Therapist Assistants. Patient ages range from 11 to 90 years old, giving the role a strong mix of treatment needs and recovery goals.

Work Schedule Options

The clinic offers flexibility and would strongly prefer one of the following:

Four 10-Hour Days, Preferred

• Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
• Tuesday off weekly

Monday–Friday Schedule

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

Why Candidates May Be Interested

• Full-time Physical Therapist role
• Competitive pay based on experience
• New graduates encouraged to apply
• Modern outpatient orthopedic clinic
• Supportive clinical team environment
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Primary caseload includes orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions

Responsibilities

• Perform initial evaluations and ongoing reassessments
• Create individualized plans of care for patients with orthopedic and musculoskeletal needs
• Treat pain, weakness, limited mobility, post-surgical cases, and functional movement concerns
• Provide therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, balance training, gait work, and mobility-focused care
• Teach home programs and help patients understand their treatment plan
• Track patient outcomes and make updates to care plans as needed
• Document evaluations, visits, progress, and discharge plans in WebPT
• Coordinate with PTAs to support patient progress and treatment consistency

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 different ages and functional needs

Insurance Plans Accepted

Patients are covered through a variety of insurance providers, including:

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

Benefits

• PTO
• Health Insurance
• 401K Plan with 3% Company Match

Bring your PT training into a clinic where patient care is steady, practical, and supported by a strong team. Submit your resume today to begin the process.