Pays starting at $55/hrPhysical Therapist market median is ~$61k (7 jobs) · Top 25% in Physical Therapy for work-life (7.2/10, vs 20,105 in this specialty)

PRN Physical Therapist- KORT- Lexington, KY

Physical Therapist Top 25% in Physical TherapyNo weekendsPer Diem
Posted 1mo ago

About the Role

PRN Physical Therapist. $55/hr. Monday-Friday. No weekends. Outpatient. Pick your days. Work when you want.

Join Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab Team as a PRN Physical Therapist- KORT- Lexington, KY in Lexington, Kentucky.

Key Responsibilities

  • Complete and maintain all corporate and clinical services required training and maintain compliance with state/local/federal regulations.
  • Evaluate, treat, direct, and document treatment for patients.
  • Maintain open and respectful communication with colleagues, physicians, patients, family members and third-party payors.
  • Attend/participate in center meetings as directed by the center manager.

Requirements

  • Graduate from an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) accredited PT school.
  • Outpatient clinical rotation if a current student.
  • Outpatient experience in the last 5 years if a licensed clinician.
  • Valid State Physical Therapist License.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $55/hour.

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.

Work with Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab Team in Lexington, Kentucky.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

CPR

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationPatient TreatmentClinical DocumentationPatient CommunicationRegulatory ComplianceOutpatient Care

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Kentucky, Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$85k across 659 listings, vs ~$92k nationally (45,434 listings).

Kentucky's cost-of-living index is 86.0 (US average = 100) — Kentucky ranks #9 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PRN Physical Therapist- KORT- Lexington, KY at Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab Team a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 20,105 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 7 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab Team

Hospitals and Health Care
Louisville, KY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Mentorship and orientation programs
Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications
Student debt benefit program
Generous PTO
Comprehensive health benefits
Company matching 401(k) retirement plans
Specialties nationwide (aquatics, sports medicine, neuro, pelvic, concussion, hand therapy)