
Hospital | Physical Therapist
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Salina, KS
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Physical Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 19, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $64.17
- Weekly
- $2,310
- Yearly (full-time)
- $120,120
- Start date
- 09/21/2026
This job pays about $64.17/hour — 36% above the median for Physical Therapist jobs in Kansas ($47.25/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Physical Therapist jobs in Kansas right now
- 49 open Physical Therapist jobs in Kansas from 8 agencies, 5 of them in Salina.
- Pay in these listings: $35.78 – $68.72/hour, median $49.68/hour.
- Typical Physical Therapist pay in Kansas: $47.25/hour ($98,280/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($64.17/hour across 3 jobs).
Job description
Physical Therapist Job in Salina, Kansas – Hospital-Based Acute Care PT
Join a hospital-based acute care physical therapy team in Salina, KS, and make a meaningful impact as patients recover and transition to the next stage of care. This Physical Therapist job is ideal for a compassionate clinician who thrives in a fast-paced acute care hospital setting and enjoys working with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Job Details
- Setting: Hospital-based acute care physical therapy
- Location: Salina, Kansas — a welcoming Midwest community with convenient amenities, local dining, parks, and a comfortable pace of life
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Shift Duration: 8-hour shifts
- Guaranteed Hours: 40 per week
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,310-$2,480
- Weekend Rotation: Approximately 1 weekend per month
Job Requirements
- No minimum years of experience required per source data
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients and develop individualized physical therapy treatment plans based on clinical findings
- Deliver skilled acute care PT interventions to support recovery, mobility, and functional progress
- Document patient services accurately and in a timely manner in the medical record
- Educate patients and families on treatment goals, mobility strategies, and home exercise recommendations
- Consult with the care team to coordinate services and promote optimal patient outcomes
- Support discharge planning and transition planning for continued recovery after hospitalization
- Participate in weekend coverage as scheduled, including approximately one weekend per month
Why Join This Kansas Healthcare Team?
- Opportunity to work in a collaborative acute care hospital environment
- Competitive weekly pay for traveling or contract physical therapy professionals
- Meaningful patient care in a respected healthcare setting
- Consistent full-time hours with scheduled weekend rotation
Apply now for this Physical Therapist opportunity in Salina, Kansas, and join a team dedicated to high-quality acute care and patient recovery.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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