Physical Therapist - Jonesboro Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open physical therapist jobs in Arkansas post a median of $47.69 an hour, the middle half $43–$49.31, across 9 jobs that state their pay. Physical therapists employed in Arkansas earn a median of $47.60 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Workplace injuries
St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro reported 46 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 6,479,741 hours worked: 1.4 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of St Bernards Medical Center
Medicare gives St Bernards Medical Center 1 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Arkansas's hospitals average 2.8). 81% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 61% below predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Arkansas hospitals by rating.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Medicare lists St Bernards Medical Center as a non-profit hospital: the kind of employer PSLF counts (a government organization or a 501(c)(3) non-profit) for its own full-time staff, toward forgiveness of federal Direct Loans after 120 qualifying payments. The federal PSLF Help Tool confirms an employer by the EIN on your W-2. Every PSLF-eligible hospital hiring.
Licensed in another state?
Arkansas issues and accepts PT Compact privileges: a physical therapist or PT assistant whose home state is a member can take this job on a compact privilege instead of an Arkansas license, $48 for a PT. (PT Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For an Arkansas license, apply to the Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy for a license by endorsement ($5, by its own page): what Arkansas asks. Every state's PT Compact status.
What Arkansas requires of a physical therapist
Physical Therapist License, from the Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy.
- A reciprocity applicant submits a notarized application with the fee, a jurisprudence exam certificate, an official transcript, a passing national exam score through the FSBPT Score Transfer Service, official verification of all current and previous licenses, and state and national criminal background checks through the Arkansas State Police.
- Staying active: Licenses renew every year by March 1; physical therapists complete two continuing education units in each two-year period ending December 31, attesting to them at renewal and keeping proof for audit.
Physical therapist jobs and requirements in Arkansas · Every state's rule
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- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 52.9% · Stating an hourly rate 32.3%
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About the job
- JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Education Required
- Must be licensed in the State of Arkansas to practice Physical Therapy. CPR certified.
- Experience
- Sound clinical skills and demonstrated good judgment. Working knowledge of physical, mental and social needs of the frail elderly population. Ability to problem-solve and plan effectively. Effective oral and written communication skills. Basic computer skills.
- Physical
- This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.
- Requires physical strength to perform the essential functions of the job. Must be able to work required schedule. Hearing within normal range. Frequent sitting, stooping, standing, walking, bending, pushing/pulling up to 250 pounds, and carrying up to 35 pounds, and lifting up to 100 pounds.
- JOB SUMMARY
- The Physical Therapist Assesses, plans, organizes, and participates in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and decrease or prevent deformity of patients suffering from disease or injury. The Physical Therapist will meet and abide by rules and regulations set forth by the Board.
From Saint Bernards Medical Center's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Saint Bernards Medical Center
Saint Bernards Medical Center is a nonprofit hospital with an emergency department in Jonesboro, AR. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, therapists and nursing assistants. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Saint Bernards Medical Center
Based in Jonesboro, ARHires in Arkansas, MissouriPay on its listings: 0% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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