Physical Therapist/Shift-Based/UKHC

Job Title
Physical Therapist/Shift-Based/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE54547

Working Title
Physical Therapist/UKHC/Shift-Based

Department Name
H3411:Therapeutic Services

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
12

Salary Range
$79,795- 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

Certification eligible

Physical Requirements

This position requires regularly lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to or over 50 pounds; and occasionally standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing). Also involves some exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and exposure to blood-borne or airborne pathogens, and combative/violent people.

Shift

Monday-Friday with rotating weekends and holidays; day shift.

Job Summary

The 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. 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.

There may be multiple postings open for this department/title, please apply for any and all positions for which you feel qualified. We can only consider applications linked to individual position numbers.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and computer skills and will be able to work well 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
06/09/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.