Physical Therapist/Exempt/UKHC

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

Required Education

BS

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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 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.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

APTA board certification in Orthopedics or Sports and dry needling certification preferred.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

2+ years of outpatient experience preferred.

Deadline to Apply
02/19/2026

Our University Community

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