Job Description
Job Description
Full-Time Physical Therapist | Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Care
About the Role
A full-time Physical Therapist is needed for an outpatient orthopedic clinic in Independence, Missouri. This position offers the opportunity to work with a broad patient population and provide care for orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions in a professional clinical environment.
The role includes evaluating patients, creating treatment plans, delivering hands-on care, documenting progress through WebPT, and working closely with a clinical team that includes Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants.
This position is open to both new graduates and experienced clinicians. Compensation is based on experience.
Position Details
Location: Independence, MO
Employment Type: Full-Time
Setting: Outpatient Orthopedic Clinic
EMR System: WebPT
Patient Age Range: 11 to 90 years old
Primary Caseload: Orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions
Salary Range
- $65,000–$70,000 per year for new graduates
- $80,000–$90,000 per year for experienced Physical Therapists, based on years of experience
Clinical Environment
- Modern outpatient orthopedic setting
- Patient Volume: 7–15 patients per day
- Clinic Volume: Approximately 160–190 visits per week
- Clinical Team: 2 Physical Therapists and 2 Physical Therapist Assistants
- Collaborative and supportive team structure
- Professional growth and development opportunities available
Preferred 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
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients and identify functional limitations, movement deficits, pain concerns, and therapy goals
- Develop treatment plans for orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions
- Provide therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, gait training, balance training, and mobility work
- Instruct patients on home exercise programs and safe movement strategies
- Review patient outcomes and adjust treatment plans as needed
- Document evaluations, visits, progress notes, and discharge summaries in WebPT
- Coordinate care with PTAs and other clinical team members
- 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 Missouri licensure
- New graduates are welcome to apply
- Outpatient orthopedic experience preferred, but not required
- Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and documentation skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team-based outpatient setting
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 in your clinical career with an outpatient Physical Therapist role that offers structure, growth, and a strong professional team.