Physical Therapist (PT)

Physical Therapist

Location: Lee’s Summit, MO
Position Type: Full-Time
Setting: Modern Outpatient Orthopedic Clinic
Salary:
New Graduate: $65,000–$70,000 per year
Experienced Physical Therapist: $80,000–$90,000 per year, based on years of experience

About the Role

A full-time Physical Therapist is needed in Lee’s Summit, MO for a modern outpatient orthopedic clinic serving patients across a wide age range, from active adolescents to older adults working toward better mobility and function.

This role focuses on helping patients recover from orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions, improve movement, reduce pain, regain strength, and return to daily activities with greater confidence. You will evaluate patients, create treatment plans, guide therapy sessions, track progress, and work alongside a collaborative clinical team.

New graduates are encouraged to apply, and experienced PTs will be considered for higher compensation based on years of experience.

Position Highlights

• Full-Time Physical Therapist position
• Competitive salary based on experience
• New graduates are encouraged to apply
• Collaborative and supportive clinical team
• Modern outpatient orthopedic setting
• Opportunity for professional growth and development
• Primary caseload includes orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions
• EMR system: WebPT

Preferred Work Schedule Options

Option 1: Four 10-Hour Days Preferred

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

Option 2: Monday–Friday Schedule

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

Clinic Information

• Patient Volume: 7–15 patients per day
• Clinic Volume: Approximately 160–190 patient visits per week
• Clinical Team: 2 Physical Therapists and 2 Physical Therapist Assistants
• Patient Age Range: 11 to 90 years old
• Primary Caseload: Orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions

Responsibilities

• Complete physical therapy evaluations and identify patient goals, limitations, and treatment needs
• Develop individualized care plans for orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions
• Provide therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, mobility training, balance work, gait training, and functional movement support
• Educate patients on home exercise programs, safe movement, recovery expectations, and injury prevention
• Track progress and update treatment plans based on patient response
• Document evaluations, daily notes, progress reports, and discharge summaries in WebPT
• Collaborate with PTAs and other clinical team members to support quality patient care
• Communicate professionally with patients, families, providers, and referral sources when needed

• Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from an accredited program
• Active Missouri Physical Therapist license or eligibility to obtain licensure
• New graduates are welcome to apply
• Outpatient orthopedic experience is a plus, but not required
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and documentation skills
• Comfortable treating 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

Step into a Physical Therapist role where you can grow clinically, work with a strong team, and support patients through meaningful recovery.