Physical Therapist - Sign-On Bonus!

Pace Runners; Hazard (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 Paid Holidays

PTO starting at 3 weeks + 1 day per year

Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Plan with company match

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Pace Runners is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist in Hazard, Kentucky. In this role, you'll provide vital therapy services aimed at enhancing the mobility and quality of life for participants, including assessments and tailored treatment plans.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate clinical expertise, communication skills, and a commitment to high-quality patient care. The position includes comprehensive benefits such as paid time off, insurance plans, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current physical therapy license in Kentucky.
• Experience with elderly populations is preferred but not essential.
• CPR and First Aid Certification required or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive physical therapy assessments.
• Establish individualized care plans and treatment goals.
• Provide therapeutic exercises and document progress accurately.
• Deliver therapy in various settings and maintain professional relationships.

Skills

Clinical competency with the geriatric population

Strong technical communication skills

Ability to coach and train others

Capacity to produce accurate, high-quality work

Education

Current PT license for Kentucky

Job description

Career Opportunities with Mountain View Pace

Mountain View PACE, part of the One Senior Care family, is growing across Kentucky. With locations already serving Pikeville and Corbin, we’re excited to expand into Ashland, Hazard, and Morehead, bringing compassionate, person-centered care to more older adults and creating meaningful opportunities to serve in these communities.

Do you take pride in delivering therapy that is accurate, thorough, and consistently high-quality?

Are you someone who thrives in a structured, fast-paced environment where your clinical expertise truly makes a difference?

If so, you may be the perfect fit for our One Senior Care family of businesses including LIFE-NWPA, Mountain View PACE, and Buckeye PACE.

Job Summary

As a Physical Therapist, you’ll bring specialized clinical expertise, disciplined decision-making, and a commitment to excellence to every Participant you serve. You’ll complete comprehensive evaluations, design individualized treatment plans and deliver evidence-based therapy to help Participants maintain and improve functional mobility, independence, and quality of life.

This position is ideal for someone who is driven, detail-focused, and confident in their clinical skills. You’ll work within a structured care model, uphold established quality standards, and support others through clear, technical communication and training. Your work will span the center, Participants’ homes, and healthcare facilities — always with a focus on safe, accurate, and timely care.

Schedule

• 9 Paid Holidays
• PTO starting at 3 weeks + 1 day per year (accrued from date of hire for full-time employees)
• Free Life and AD&D Insurance Plan
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Group Voluntary Term Life Insurance for Employee, Spouses, and Dependents
• Tuition Reimbursement and Paid Training Opportunities
• Retirement Plan with company annual match
• Mileage Reimbursement at annual IRS rate as applicable

Duties/Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive physical therapy assessments and ongoing evaluations.
• Review medical history and establish individualized plans of care and treatment goals.
• Provide therapeutic exercise, activities, gait training, and physical modalities.
• Recommend durable medical equipment, orthotics, and prosthetics.
• Document evaluations, treatments, and progress accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Provide clinical training to caregivers, families, and staff.
• Develop and guide restorative and wellness programs.
• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants as required.
• Deliver therapy in multiple settings including the center, homes, skilled nursing facilities, and hospitals.
• Communicate Participant changes promptly to the care team.
• Participate in the coordination of 24-hour care delivery.
• Maintain strong professional relationships with Participants, caregivers, families, and healthcare partners.
• Take part in Quality Initiative programs and ongoing training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Everyone’s journey is unique. Even if you haven’t done it all, your dedication to learning and helping others is what counts. With our training, mentorship, and career development programs, we’ll help you grow and succeed.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Driven to produce accurate, high-quality clinical work in a fast-paced setting
• Consistently follows established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Comfortable making quick, informed decisions within your span of control.
• Strong technical communication skills; clear, concise, and clinically focused.
• Able to coach and train others to maintain high standards of care.
• CPR and First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain after hire — we’ll provide the training!)
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Education and Experience

Must hold a current PT license within the state you are practicing in.

Experience working with the frail or elderly population is a plus — but not required. We’ll provide hands‑on training and mentoring to help you grow!

Demonstrate clinical competency with the geriatric population.

Requirements

Successful completion of background check, physical, drug screening, TB Screening.

Physical Requirements

Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours.

Is subject to lifting, carrying, and supporting participants and equipment.

Must be able to drive a motor vehicle.

Is subject to frequent interruptions.

Join Us

At One Senior Care, you’ll be part of a compassionate team that makes a tangible difference in seniors’ lives — working together to keep participants safe, healthy, connected, and at home.

One Senior Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required background checks, health and safety screenings, and any clearances required for healthcare programs.