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UK St. Claire
Morehead, Kentucky

Physical Therapist I _ NE

Physical TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

At UK St. Claire, our staff is our greatest asset in the mission to create a healthier and more prosperous population. We strive to foster the talent and potential of our employees and prioritize safe working conditions and equal compensation rates to ensure that continual growth is possible. UKSC is a nurturing workplace for all healthcare professionals. We invite you to explore our current job openings and see if our opportunities could be the right fit for you. Job Description: Job Summary Responsible for conducting physical therapy evaluations and administering treatments in accordance with physician orders and regulatory standards. Provides direct patient care for individuals with diverse diagnoses to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability. Performs thorough documentation of assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the medical record. Collaborates with healthcare teams to ensure quality care and supports program development initiatives. Adheres to organizational policies and procedures to maintain compliance and enhance patient recovery. Essential Functions

  • Assesses and redistributes resources to enhance Rehab Services.
  • Participates in projects and activities to improve departmental operations.
  • Bills appropriately and meets departmental productivity standards.
  • Performs patient evaluations and delivers treatment for various diagnoses.
  • Completes chart reviews and documents all aspects of patient care in the medical record.
  • Collaborates with healthcare professionals to coordinate and discuss patient care plans.
  • Educates patients and caregivers regarding care, restrictions, and precautions.
  • Delegates responsibilities to PTAs and supervises students as appropriate.
  • Provides or coordinates orientation, training, and education for staff and students.
  • Performs other duties as assigned. Education Requirement Doctor of Physical Therapy Experience Requirement 0-2 years of experience in physical therapy, rehabilitation, or patient care, or a relevant area An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted. Certifications & Licensures Maintains active licensure as a Physical Therapist. Achieves and maintains American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Working Conditions A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time) D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) L. Loud noises: 1. Never M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) O. Radiation: 1. Never P. Burns: 1. Never Q. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i. e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A Physical Demands This position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; intermittent lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50 pounds; occasional sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and performing tasks with repetitive motions. Also involves intermittent risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, and bloodborne or airborne pathogens. Additional Job Descriptions N/A Department: Physical Therapy Shift: Days (United States of America) Time Type: Full time Address: 222 Medical Circle City, State: Morehead, Kentucky Our growth is creating opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! So once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for conducting physical therapy evaluations and administering treatments to restore function and relieve pain. Collaborates with healthcare teams and maintains thorough medical records to ensure quality patient recovery.

Requirements

Requires a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and active licensure as a Physical Therapist. Candidates should have 0-2 years of experience and maintain American Heart Association BLS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Physical Therapy EvaluationMedical DocumentationPatient EducationCare CoordinationClinical SupervisionTreatment Planning

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 48% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

In Kentucky, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (164 salary observations; 872 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,282 salary observations; 53,962 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist I _ NE at UK St. Claire a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,195 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,195 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Morehead

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$213k
Typical market rent
$953/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About UK St. Claire

Hospitals and Health Care
Morehead, KY
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Equal compensation rates
Safe working conditions
Nurturing workplace