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Ashland, Kentucky

Physical Therapist (PT)

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

  • Facility Name: UK King's Daughter Medical Center
  • Setting: Acute Rehabilitation Unit
  • FTE: Full-Time
  • City/State: Ashland, KY

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is a leading provider of acute inpatient rehabilitation services with more than 300 hospital-based rehabilitation units, medical/surgical and outpatient therapy settings and more than 30 joint venture inpatient rehabilitation hospitals across the country.

We provide high quality, patient-centered care to those who have experienced a loss of function from an injury or illness.

Our team conducts comprehensive evaluations to determine each patient’s unique needs, and then creates a multifaceted program using the latest rehabilitation therapies and advanced technologies to support them on their road to recovery.

Our goal is to help our patients recover as fully as possible and regain the level of independence they hope to achieve. If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

How you'll contribute

A Physical Therapist Who Excels in This Role

  • Assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of those patients being treated by Physical Therapist Assistants and Therapy techs. May be assigned to orient staff and students and assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that individual.
  • Assesses patients’ needs; identifies and initiates appropriate physical therapy interventions; works cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional physical therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork.
  • Observes and evaluates treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals. Recommends change to physician, if needed.
  • Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient and performs reassessments, as per policy. Performs accurate and timely QI scoring. The population is adult and geriatric patients requiring an adult medical rehabilitation program and services.
  • Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
  • Formulates and updates patient specific plan of care for physical therapy
  • Reports patient progress and barriers to discharge in each patient team conference
  • Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
  • Other duties as assigned

Why Join Us

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

Applicants should possess the following qualifications and skills:

  • Education: Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state where the hospital is located.
  • Experience: Inpatient rehab experience preferred.
  • Additional Requirements: Current BLS/CPR card.

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.

Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.

We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist assesses patient needs, develops individualized treatment plans, and provides physical therapy interventions to support recovery. They also supervise Physical Therapist Assistants and therapy techs while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and progress.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a current Physical Therapist license in the state of Kentucky and possess a current BLS/CPR certification. Previous experience in an inpatient rehabilitation setting is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentRehabilitation therapyPain managementTreatment planningGeriatric careClinical documentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

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

In Kentucky, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (228 salary observations; 848 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 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).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution34 jobs · 24 employers

15
<$105k
10
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
7
$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 24 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
78%
Sign-on bonus
66%
Loan repayment
25% this job
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Ashland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$150k
Median resident rent
$872/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.4
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Lifepoint Health

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision coverage
Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Paid family leave
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Loan assistance
401(k) retirement package with company match