Physical Therapist/Exempt/UKHC

Inside Higher Ed; Lexington (KY); Sur place; USD 75 795 - 111 634; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A healthcare institution in Richmond, KY is looking for a Physical Therapist to provide direct patient care. The ideal candidate will have a BS degree and be eligible for PT certification, with a preference for those with 2+ years of outpatient experience. Responsibilities include performing therapy evaluations and treatments, alongside necessary documentation in medical records. The position is full-time with a salary range of $75,795 to $111,634 per year, and operates Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.

Qualifications

• Required experience not specified; entry-level accepted.
• License required: Physical Therapist (PT) Certification eligible.
• Preferred: 2+ years of outpatient experience.

Responsabilités

• Provide direct patient care and assist in program development.
• Perform physical therapy evaluations and treatments.
• Document appropriately in the medical record.

Connaissances

APTA board certification in Orthopedics

Sports dry needling certification

Dry needling certification

Formation

BS

Description du poste

Overview

Job Title: Physical Therapist/Exempt/UKHC

Requisition Number: RE52922

Working Title: Physical Therapist

Department Name: M8100:AMB-Madison Clinic

Work Location: Richmond, KY

Grade Level: 12

Salary Range: $75,795- 111,634/year

Type Of Position: Staff

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Qualifications

Required Education: BS

Required Related Experience: No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification: Physical Therapist (PT) Certification eligible

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: APTA board certification in Orthopedics or Sports and dry needling certification preferred.

Physical Requirements

This position requires regularly standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; and lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to or over 50 pounds; intermittently sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; working in confined spaces and/or at heights above four feet. Also involves some job-related travel (less than 10% of time); exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, burns, cuts/punctures, blood-borne or airborne pathogens, recombinant DNA or viral vectors, and combative/violent people.

Shift

Monday through Friday 8am-5pm

Job Summary

The position of Physical therapist will provide direct patient care and will assist the Supervisor and Senior Leaders in program development while adhering to the policies and procedures of the University of Kentucky HealthCare Enterprise and in accordance with state and federal regulations. Will perform physical therapy evaluations and render physical therapy treatments following a physician’s order. Will treat patients with a variety of diagnoses. Will perform appropriate documentation in the medical record.

Supervisory

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

2+ years of outpatient experience preferred.

Deadline To Apply

02/19/2026

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