Travel Physical Therapist Jobs in Kansas

The median salary for Physical Therapists in the state of Kansas was $91,850 per year or $44.16 per hour in 2020 with most earning an annual salary between $77,550 and $104,830 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Entry-level jobs in Kansas or those with the lowest 10% salary earned around $65,300, while the highest 10% earned more than $123,980. Kansas ranks 17 in median annual salary for Physical Therapists, though when adjusted to the relative cost of living, Kansas ranks at 3. Typically, travel pt jobs will provide higher hourly and weekly pay than permanent positions in the same specialty, facility, and location. The estimated weekly gross pay listed for travel Physical Therapists is based on the specified hours per week listed on job cards and includes available stipend amounts.

In order to become a Physical Therapist in Kansas, you must first submit an application and pay the $80 fee. The initial application form can be found on the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts website. Once all required information has been provided, the application will be processed and reviewed by the Board, which typically takes 4-8 weeks. Once approved, applicants will then be eligible for licensure as a Physical Therapist in Kansas. Additionally, applicants may need to provide transcripts from their accredited physical therapy educational program or have taken and passed one of the national physical therapy examinations administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT). Furthermore, if applicable, criminal background checks may also need to be completed prior to receiving licensure as a Physical Therapist in Kansas.

Yes, Kansas is a member state of the Physical Therapy Compact (PT Compact). The PT Compact is an interstate agreement between member states to provide a state-developed collaborative structure to protect the public by increasing the mobility of physical therapists.