Full-Time Physical Therapist

About This Opening

An outpatient orthopedic clinic in Independence, Missouri is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to provide care for patients with orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions. This position offers a professional clinic setting, an established clinical team, and a caseload that includes patients from adolescence through older adulthood.

The role is well-suited for a new graduate looking to begin in outpatient orthopedics or an experienced Physical Therapist seeking a stable full-time position with competitive compensation. Daily work includes evaluations, treatment planning, hands-on care, patient education, documentation, and collaboration with PTAs.

Quick Details

Position: Full-Time
Patient Age Range: 11 to 90 years old
EMR: WebPT

Pay Range

• $65K–$70K per year for new graduates
• $80K–$90K per year for experienced Physical Therapists, based on years of experience

Schedule Options

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

Four 10-Hour Days Preferred

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

Monday–Friday Option

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

Clinical Setting

• 7–15 patients per day
• Approximately 160–190 patient visits per week
• Team includes 2 Physical Therapists and 2 Physical Therapist Assistants
• WebPT used for documentation
• Patients range from 11 to 90 years old
• Main treatment focus is orthopedic and musculoskeletal care
• New graduates encouraged to apply
• Professional growth and development opportunities available

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and identify functional limitations, pain concerns, mobility deficits, and treatment goals
• Create care plans that address strength, balance, flexibility, movement quality, and daily function
• Provide skilled interventions such as therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, gait training, mobility training, and balance work
• Teach patients home exercise programs and safe return-to-activity strategies
• Track outcomes and update treatment plans based on patient response
• Document visits, progress notes, evaluations, and discharge plans in WebPT
• Work with PTAs to ensure treatment plans are followed appropriately
• Communicate clearly with patients, providers, and referral sources when needed

Requirements

• Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from an accredited program
• Active Missouri Physical Therapist license or eligibility for Missouri licensure
• New graduates are welcome to apply
• Outpatient orthopedic experience is helpful, but not required
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and documentation skills
• Ability to work with patients across a broad age range and variety of conditions

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

Take the next step into an outpatient PT role where your clinical work, patient care, and professional growth are supported.