Physical Therapist/Exempt/UKHC

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

Job summary

UK HealthCare in Lexington, KY, invites applications for a Physical Therapist (Outpatient PT) to join the Therapeutic Services team.

The exempt, full-time role requires a BS degree and PT Certification eligibility, with direct patient care, evaluations, treatments and meticulous documentation in the medical record.

Typical schedule is 8:00 am–5:00 pm, Monday–Friday, with travel under 10%. Salary ranges from $75,795 to $111,634 per year; deadline to apply 09/06/2026.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and computer skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel less than 10% of time.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as an Outpatient PT.
• Perform physical therapy evaluations and treatments following physician orders.
• Document appropriately in the medical record.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

BS

PT Certification eligible

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

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

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 09/06/2026

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