Physical Therapist/Exempt/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky HealthCare in Lexington, KY seeks a Physical Therapist for outpatient services. The role involves direct patient care, evaluation and treatment planning under physician orders, and documentation in the medical record.

Ideal candidates hold a BS, are eligible for PT certification, and can work in a standard Monday–Friday schedule. This staff, full-time position offers a collaborative environment within Therapeutic Services.

Qualifications

• BS degree required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer systems for documentation and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as a Physical Therapist (Outpatient).
• Perform physical therapy evaluations and treatments following physician orders.
• Document patient progress in the medical record and participate in program development.

Skills

Communication

Computer skills

Education

BS

Job description

Posting Details

• Job Title Physical Therapist/Exempt/UKHC
• Requisition Number RE55532
• Working Title Physical Therapist - Outpatient PT
• Department Name H3411:Therapeutic Services
• Work Location Lexington KY
• Grade Level 12
• Salary Range $75,795- 111,634/year
• Type of Position Staff
• Position Time Status Full-Time
• Required Education BS
• Required Related Experience No experience required.
• Required License/Registration/Certification Physical Therapist (PT) Certification eligible
• 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, 8:00 am – 5:00pm.
• Job Summary The Physical Therapist (Outpatient) 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. Additionally, this position will perform physical therapy evaluations and render physical therapy treatments following a physician’s order; treat patients with a variety of diagnoses; and perform appropriate documentation in the medical record.
• Skills / Knowledge / Abilities The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and computer skills, and will be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
• Preferred Education/Experience One to two years’ experience in hospital-based acute care preferred
• Deadline to Apply 09/22/2026
• Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

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