Physical Therapist/Exempt/UKHC

Posting Details Job Title Physical Therapist/Exempt/UKHC

Requisition Number RE56287

Working Title Physical Therapist - Cardinal Hill

Department Name M2600:AMB-CARDINAL HILL

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 25 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.

Shift Monday through Friday; shift may vary between the hours of 7:30am – 5:30pm.

Job Summary This position will perform physical therapy evaluations at Cardinal Hill 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.

Physical Therapists 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.

There is an IEBC being considered.

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 Neuro Therapy experience highly preferred

Deadline to Apply 11/03/2026

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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.