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Hartford, Kentucky

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

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningChart reviewHIPAA compliance

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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Kentucky?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 22,055 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical 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 livingKentucky index 90.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Kentucky342 active21,900 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 54% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedKentucky physical therapist listings (all specialties): 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 23% offer loan repayment354 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,999 in the last 30 days4,222 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,055 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

27 jobs · 26 employers
9
<$105k
6
$105k-120k
5
$120k-135k
7
$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 26 employers
401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
56%
Sign-on bonus
34%
Loan repayment
16%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,055 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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  • Includes weekends

Living in Hartford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$228k
Median resident rent
$543/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.