Physical Therapist (PRN)
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Job Description
- Job Location: Ohio County Hospital - Hartford, KY
- Position Type: PRN
- Salary Range: Undisclosed
- Job Shift: Days, including Holidays & Weekends
POSITION TITLE: 187 - Physical Therapist LOCATION: Hospital Setting and/or Clinical REPORTS TO: Director of Rehab Services REVISION DATE: 5/1/2026 QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required for all positions (may be allowed to sign a GED agreement to obtain within 6 months).
REQUIRED: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) unless grandfathered-in holding a Master's Degree in PT PREFERRED:
Experience: N/a Required
Preferred
Other Requirements or Licensure
BLS certification or obtains within six months of hire JOB DESCRIPTION: The job description reflects the general details considered necessary to fulfill the essential job functions and shall not be construed as all-inclusive of all work requirements inherent in this position.
Other specific job-related knowledge and skills may be required. All employees subject to an annual performance evaluation based on the duties and responsibilities of this position. PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Usual working space is a well-ventilated area.
Requires standing, walking, turning, bending, stooping, and lifting. Clear speech to communicate effectively with customers (e. g. patients, families, and other team members). Fine and gross motor skills. Environment may be stressful at times, therefore ability to work under stressful conditions is necessary.
Lifting up to 50 lbs may be required, anything over 50 lbs should be a team lift or with the use of a lifting aid. Also subject to bloodborne pathogens at all times in patient care. May have occasional exposure to radiation during radiology procedures and to dangerous chemicals (cleaning and disinfecting agents).
Compliance and Regulatory Expectations
All employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that upholds the highest standard of integrity, ethical behavior, and regulatory compliance. As a condition of employment, employees must adhere to:
- OCH Code of Conduct
- OCH Policies and Procedures
- Scope of Practice within License/Certification.
- HIPAA and HIPAA Security Confidentiality Standards
- Workplace Safety
- Mandatory Training
- Annual Compliance Education ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- The physical therapist is responsible for the evaluation, establishment of individualized plans of care, provision of treatment, and discharge planning for each patient upon referral from the physician.
- The physical therapist also supervises the physical therapist assistant or any students that may be providing care under their direct supervision.
- The physical therapist reassesses patients as warranted by the medical condition, changes the plan of care as needed, and establishes appropriate goals that are functional, measurable, and with time frames for completion.
- The therapist completes accurate documentation regarding the care and treatment of the patient.
- Each therapist will maintain the physical nature of the department and clinic and will complete chart reviews as assigned.
- Each physical therapist will demonstrate yearly competencies and evidence of professional development. In addition, each physical therapist will participate in marketing efforts, community service activities such as athletic physicals, health fairs and any other duties deemed necessary by the Director of Rehab Services.
- May be requested to be member of QI team. Frequently accesses email to stay up to date on information within the organization and provides a way of communication between staff members.
- Performs all procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures of OCH and adheres to legal compliance policies and other regulatory issues. Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required for all positions (may be allowed to sign a GED agreement to obtain within 6 months). REQUIRED: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) unless grandfathered-in holding a Master's Degree in PT PREFERRED: EXPERIENCE: N/A REQUIRED: PREFERRED: OTHER REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSURE: BLS certification or obtains within six months of hire
Key Responsibilities
The physical therapist is responsible for evaluating patients, establishing individualized plans of care, and providing direct treatment. They also supervise physical therapist assistants and students while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree or a Master's degree in PT if grandfathered. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and BLS certification must be obtained within six months of hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Kentucky, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$84k (192 salary observations; 921 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,288 salary observations; 64,780 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 22,055 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $111k (middle half $89k–$119k)22 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Kentucky vs national | $84k median in Kentucky | $94k nationally (−11%)192 state / 12,288 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Kentucky index 90.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Kentucky | 342 active | 21,900 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 54% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Kentucky physical therapist listings (all specialties): 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 23% offer loan repayment354 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,999 in the last 30 days | 4,222 the 30 days before (+89%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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