<p>Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, Kansas is recruiting a full-time, permanent Physical Therapist to join its growing acute care team. This is a direct-hire, day-shift position offering a competitive hourly rate starting at $37.86 — with additional compensation tied to experience — plus a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 and relocation assistance. The role centers on inpatient acute care PT practice within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment focused on restoring function and improving patient quality of life.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Starting hourly rate of $37.86, with upward adjustment based on experience and qualifications</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</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision — details provided at offer)</li> <li>Permanent, full-time employment status</li> <li>Professional development opportunities and defined career growth pathways</li> <li>Supportive, team-oriented work culture within an acute care setting</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Acute care facility setting at Southwest Medical Center, Liberal, Kansas</li> <li>8-hour day shifts — no evening or overnight shift requirements indicated</li> <li>Evaluate and treat patients across the full spectrum of acute care diagnoses, with focus on mobility restoration, pain reduction, strength, balance, and functional independence</li> <li>Develop, implement, and continuously modify individualized treatment plans based on patient progress</li> <li>Patient and family education integral to the role — covering home exercise programs, recovery expectations, and discharge planning</li> <li>Collaborative practice model: daily coordination with physicians, nursing staff, and other allied health professionals to drive optimal outcomes</li> <li>Accurate, timely clinical documentation required in accordance with facility and regulatory standards</li> <li>Growing PT department — opportunity to contribute to team development and program expansion</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, valid Physical Therapist (PT) license — Kansas licensure or eligibility to obtain required</li> <li>Minimum of 2 years of clinical Physical Therapy experience</li> <li>Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association</li> <li>Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and documentation skills</li> <li>Ability to function both independently and as an integrated member of a multidisciplinary team</li> <li>Must successfully complete all facility-required credentialing, screenings, and background check (required by Kansas state law as a condition of employment)</li> <li>All licenses and certifications must be maintained in active, good standing</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Liberal is a close-knit city in the southwestern corner of Kansas — the heart of the High Plains — offering an affordable cost of living, a strong sense of community, and wide-open landscapes that appeal to outdoor enthusiasts. The region provides easy access to hunting, fishing, and recreational activities across the surrounding plains, and Liberal's central location within the tri-state area of Kansas, Oklahoma, and Colorado makes it a practical base for clinicians who value space, affordability, and a genuine small-city lifestyle. For therapists looking to make a meaningful impact in an underserved community while building a stable, long-term career, Liberal represents a compelling destination.</p>