Physical Therapist

Gotham Enterprises Ltd•Independence, MO

18d•$65,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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

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