Pays starting at $72,000 — Physical Therapist market median is ~$94k (70 jobs) · Top 25% in Physical Therapy for work-life (7.2/10, vs 20,105 in this specialty)
Physical Therapist -KORT- Nicholasville, KY
About the Role
Outpatient ortho. $72-95K. M-F. No weekends. Sign-on up to $20K. Student debt relief. Choose your specialty.
Join Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab Team as a Physical Therapist – $72-95K, Sign-On Bonus, M-F in Nicholasville, Kentucky, United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate, treat, direct, and document treatment for patients.
- Maintain open and respectful communication with colleagues, physicians, patients, family members and third-party payors.
Requirements
- Only real, authentic human replies are accepted. AI-generated applications will be rejected.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $72K - $95K
- Signing bonus: $20,000.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab Team in Nicholasville, Kentucky, United States.
Licensure & Certifications
Requires a degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school and a current state license or eligibility for licensure. Must hold a CPR certification and have outpatient clinical experience or rotation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
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), so the posted ~$84k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $97k in an average-cost state — 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).
Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab Team ranks #10 of 11 employers hiring Physical Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
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 Physical Therapist -KORT- Nicholasville, 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 ANALYSISThis 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...
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