University of Kentucky

Physical Therapist/Exempt/UKHC

University of Kentucky$75K — $111K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy or related field required.
  • Eligible for Physical Therapist (PT) certification certification.
  • Excellent communication and computer skills essential.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • No prior experience required, but 1-2 years in acute care preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care to outpatient physical therapy patients.
  • Conduct physical therapy evaluations as prescribed by physicians.
  • Administer physical therapy treatments for a wide range of diagnoses.
  • Document all patient interactions and treatments in medical records.
  • Assist in program development alongside supervisors and senior leaders.

Benefits

  • Full-time position with regular working hours from Monday to Friday.
  • Supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development.
  • Engagement in patient care with diverse diagnoses.
Full Job Description
Posting Details

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
09/22/2026

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