<p>A full-time Physical Therapist opportunity is available at an acute care facility in Liberal, Kansas — a stable, permanent position offering a competitive hourly rate, meaningful sign-on incentive, and relocation support for candidates coming from out of the area. This role is well-suited for an experienced PT ready to deliver hands-on rehabilitative care in an inpatient acute setting with consistent daytime hours and no rotating shifts.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Base pay rate of $37.86 per hour, with additional compensation commensurate with experience</li> <li>Sign-on bonus ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 depending on experience and qualifications</li> <li>Relocation assistance up to $2,500 for candidates relocating to the Liberal, KS area</li> <li>Consistent 8-hour day shifts — no evenings, nights, or rotating schedules</li> <li>Employment contingent on criminal background check per Kansas state law</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Acute care facility setting, providing physical therapy services to an inpatient hospital population</li> <li>Day-shift schedule structured around 8-hour shifts, supporting work-life balance</li> <li>Immediate opening — position is available for prompt start</li> <li>Patient population reflective of a full-service acute care environment, spanning medical, surgical, and rehabilitative needs</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, valid Physical Therapist (PT) license required — Kansas licensure or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Minimum of 2 years of clinical physical therapy experience required</li> <li>Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required</li> <li>Must be able to satisfy a criminal background check as a condition of employment per Kansas state law</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Liberal is a welcoming small city in the southwestern corner of Kansas, situated near the borders of Oklahoma, Colorado, and New Mexico — offering a true crossroads lifestyle with a low cost of living and a tight-knit community feel. The region is known for wide-open plains, affordable housing, and easy access to outdoor recreation across the southern High Plains. Clinicians who value a slower pace, strong community ties, and the ability to make a meaningful impact in an underserved area will find Liberal a rewarding place to build a career and a life.</p>