Physical Therapist Outpatient PT

Physical Therapist Outpatient

PT 3.9 3.9

out of 5 stars 225 Violyn Drive, Branson, MO 65616 $82,000

• $90,000 a year
• Full-time Healing Arts Center 8 reviews $82,000
• $90,000 a year

• Full-time Benefits:

  401(k) Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Employee discounts Paid time off Physical Therapist / Doctor of Physical Therapy Healing Arts Center | Branson, Missouri Full-Time | $82,000
• 90,000 Base Salary | Up to $10,000 Performance Bonus | Relocation Assistance Available Let's get a few things out of the way.

Yes, we know the physical therapy industry is a little broken. It requires a doctorate, years of education, clinical skill, documentation stamina, emotional intelligence, and the ability to explain glute activation to a 72-year-old farmer who "doesn't believe in stretching." And somehow, the industry still acts surprised that good PTs are tired. We get it. Healing Arts Center is looking for one full-time Physical Therapist, DPT or experienced PT, to join our team in Branson, Missouri. Not ten. Not a revolving door. One. We are looking for a smart, driven, clinically curious Physical Therapist who wants to practice in a busy, boutique, patient-focused environment without being turned into an eval machine or a corporate productivity hamster. About Healing Arts Center Healing Arts Center is a busy multi-specialty clinic in Branson, Missouri. We have served this area for decades and offer care across multiple departments, including physical therapy, chiropractic, acupuncture, medical services, hormone therapy, weight loss, IV therapy, functional medicine, and other wellness-based services. Now, before some PT somewhere clutches their pearls because we said "chiropractic," relax. You are not being hired to become a chiropractor. You are not being hired to abandon evidence-based care. You are not being hired to wave crystals over someone's hamstring. You are being hired to be an excellent Physical Therapist in a clinic where multiple disciplines work under one roof and where patients often need more than one tool in the toolbox. If that offends you, this probably is not your place. If that interests you, keep reading. What Makes This PT Position Different We are not an understaffed hospital system. We are not a mill. We are not trying to squeeze every possible unit out of your soul before you drag yourself home. We are a busy outpatient clinic, but we are intentionally built around real patient care.

Our PT model includes:

One-on-one care PTAs as part of the treating staff PT involvement beyond just evaluations Initial evaluations that include eval and treatment A team approach to patient outcomes A clinic culture that values thinking, communication, and follow-through We do not want a PT who only wants to crank out evals and disappear into a documentation cave. We want someone who can evaluate, treat, lead, think, communicate, and help patients actually get better. Radical concept, I know. About Dr. Brittany Wright and the PT Department Our PT department is led by Dr. Brittany Wright , who came out of the corporate hospital PT world and decided she was not interested in building another burnout factory. She has helped shape a department where patients are treated like people, therapists are expected to think deeply, and quality of care matters. That does not mean the job is easy. It means the work is meaningful, the standards are high, and the right person will have room to grow.

Compensation Base salary range:

$82,000

• 90,000 annually That is about $10,000 higher than our previous posting because, apparently, we are all living in the part of the economy where eggs, houses, cars, and PTs cost more now.

We are also offering a performance-based bonus of up to $10,000 after one year. And here is the brutally honest part: I would rather pay that bonus to the PT who actually joins our team and helps us grow than hand that same money to a headhunter who sends me three resumes and then acts like he discovered electricity. Also, unlike some bonus plans, ours will not require you to treat 400 patients a week, sell your soul, and locate the lost city of Atlantis before qualifying. The bonus will be based on clear, fair, real-world performance factors such as clinical impact, patient care, documentation consistency, teamwork, dependability, and contribution to department growth. In other words, do good work, be a good teammate, help the department succeed, and the bonus is actually possible. Relocation Assistance For the right candidate who is truly relocating, we will offer relocation reimbursement up to $5,000 with receipts. This is not "I moved from the north side of town to the south side of town and bought a new couch" relocation. This is for someone genuinely moving to the Branson area to join our team. Schedule This is a full-time position. We do not work weekends. We do not work holidays. We are not open at 5:00 a.m. because someone read a business book and decided suffering equals productivity. The schedule will be discussed during the interview process, but hours will generally fall somewhere between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. , and most likely look close to a normal 8:00-5:00 Monday-Friday schedule. Our current salaried PT does not work more than 40 hours per week. That said, we are not looking for a clock-puncher who starts mentally packing up at 3:47 p.m. because "work-life balance." We want a professional adult who works hard, cares deeply, gets the job done, and also has a life outside the clinic.

Benefits Benefits include:

Paid time off Paid holidays Supplemental insurance options Life insurance Malpractice coverage 401(k) Uniforms Employee and immediate family access to many clinic services No-cost or discounted care depending on the service A team that actually likes working together, which is apparently rare now Who We Are Looking For We are looking for a PT who is: Clinically curious Smart Personable Hard-working Dependable Kind to patients Good with communication Comfortable working as part of a larger clinical team Able to lead PTAs appropriately Not allergic to documentation Not dramatic Not lazy Not entitled Not looking for autopilot care Able to receive feedback without needing a recovery blanket and three business days You do not have to know everything. You do need to care enough to keep learning. DPT vs. PT Clarification We use "DPT" in parts of this posting because that is the current standard degree path for most new physical therapists. That said, we know there are excellent, experienced Physical Therapists who were trained before the DPT became the norm. If you are a licensed Physical Therapist with strong clinical skills, good judgment, and the ability to lead patient care well, please do not let the lack of "DPT" behind your name stop you from applying. We care far more about whether you can think, treat, communicate, lead, and help patients get better than whether your degree letters match the latest version of the profession's alphabet soup. New Grads New grads may apply. However, let's be honest with each other. If we are paying in this salary range, we are not looking for someone who needs to be taught how to be professional, how to talk to patients, how to show up on time, or how to think beyond a basic ther-ex sheet. If you are a new grad but you are sharp, humble, driven, teachable, and ready to become excellent, we will talk. If you are a basic therapist with expensive initials, we probably will not.

This Job Is Not For You If:

You want low cognitive demand You want to treat every patient the same way You think being busy automatically means being productive You hate documentation but somehow chose healthcare You need a giant hospital system to tell you what to think You are mainly looking for the highest possible paycheck with the lowest possible effort Your salary expectations came from TikTok, Reddit, or a friend who once heard of a travel PT making $140,000 You think having a doctorate means you are done learning You bring chaos into every workplace and then wonder why every workplace has chaos

This Job Might Be For You If:

You want to be proud of the care you provide You like outpatient care but hate the mill model You enjoy solving problems, not just checking boxes You want to work with patients who need more than generic exercises You can work with PTAs respectfully and effectively You want a clinic where different disciplines can collaborate You want to be treated like a professional and act like one in return You are ready to help build something better Why Branson? Branson, Missouri is a beautiful place to live if you like lakes, hills, trees, space, and not spending half your paycheck to rent a closet with plumbing. We are close to Table Rock Lake, Lake Taneycomo, hiking, boating, fishing, live entertainment, great schools, and enough tourist traffic to keep the local restaurant scene interesting. It is a good place to raise a family, build a life, and still have access to Springfield when you need a bigger city. You can have a real career here without having to live in a concrete jungle or donate your sanity to a commute. How to Apply Please apply with your resume. And if the software allows it, send a short note with your application telling us: Why did you become a PT, and what kind of patient care still makes you care about this profession? It does not need to be a novel. But if your entire application feels like it was generated by a printer with Wi-Fi, do not be shocked if we move on. We are looking for the right person, not just the next person. If that might be you, apply today. Healing Arts Center Branson, Missouri Full-Time Physical Therapist / Doctor of Physical Therapy $82,000

• 90,000 base salary Up to $10,000 performance bonus Up to $5,000 relocation assistance for qualified relocating candidates