Physical Therapist/Exempt/UKHC

Back Physical Therapist/Exempt/UKHC UK HealthCare Richmond, KY May 16, 2026 Therapy Job Description Posting Details Job Title Physical Therapist/Exempt/UKHC Requisition Number RE52920 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 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 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 05/24/2026 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. Email me jobs like this About UK HealthCare UK HealthCare Ranked #1 Hospital in Kentucky for Six Years! We're number one for a reason — and what that means for our patients is more important than any ranking. Because Kentuckians come to us when it matters most. At UK HealthCare, you know you'll have access to expert knowledge, nationally ranked specialties and personalized, interdisciplinary care. We're constantly raising the standard of care through groundbreaking research and innovative treatments — all to help Kentucky get healthier. That's what keeps us going strong, year after year.

WORK-LIFE AND WELL-BEING

You're at your best when your workplace makes your well-being a priority. That's why we make well-being expertise available and make dedicated, ongoing efforts to help everyone thrive here. Company Profile