Physical Therapist | Flexible Schedule Options Available

Position at a Glance

A modern outpatient orthopedic clinic in Independence, MO is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to join its clinical team. This role focuses on providing care for patients with orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions, with a patient population ranging from adolescents to older adults.

This opportunity offers a competitive salary, flexible schedule options, and a team-based clinical environment with 2 Physical Therapists and 2 Physical Therapist Assistants. Documentation is completed through WebPT.

Job Details

Location: Independence, Missouri
Position: Full-Time

Setting: Outpatient Orthopedics
Primary Caseload: Orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions
Patient Age Range: 11 to 90 years old
EMR System: WebPT

Salary Range

• $65,000–$70,000 annually for new graduates
• $80,000–$90,000 annually for experienced Physical Therapists, based on years of experience

Schedule Options

The clinic strongly prefers one of the following schedules:

Option 1: Four 10-Hour Days

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

Option 2: Monday–Friday

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

Clinical Environment

• Patient Volume: 7–15 patients per day
• Weekly Clinic Volume: Approximately 160–190 patient visits
• Clinical Team: 2 PTs and 2 PTAs
• Modern outpatient orthopedic setting
• Collaborative team structure
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• New graduates encouraged to apply

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate patients and identify movement limitations, pain concerns, strength deficits, balance issues, and functional goals
• Create treatment plans that support recovery, mobility, strength, and return to daily activity
• Provide skilled physical therapy treatment, including therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, gait training, mobility work, and functional movement training
• Teach patients home exercise programs and safe progression strategies
• Track patient response and revise plans of care as needed
• Document evaluations, visits, progress notes, and discharge plans in WebPT
• Coordinate with PTAs to support continuity of care
• Communicate professionally with patients, providers, and referral sources

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 is helpful, but not required
• Strong clinical reasoning and patient education skills
• Ability to work professionally with patients across a wide age range

Insurance Plans Accepted

The clinic serves patients covered by:

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

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K plan with Company Match
• 3 weeks PTO
• 8 Paid US Holidays
• CEU Allowance
• Sign-On Bonus Available

Explore a Physical Therapist role that offers schedule flexibility, competitive compensation, and the support of an established outpatient team.