Pays $78K - $95KPhysical Therapist market median is ~$92k (70 jobs) · Top 25% in Physical Therapy for work-life (7.2/10, vs 19,850 in this specialty)

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Upstream Rehabilitation
Louisville, Kentucky

Physical Therapist - Float

Physical Therapist Top 25% in Physical TherapyFull-Time
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

Float between clinics. $78K-$95K. Flexible schedule. $1500 CE. Mileage reimbursement. Variety keeps it interesting.

Join Upstream Rehabilitation as a Physical Therapist – Float, $78K-$95K, Bonus in Louisville, Kentucky, United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop a personalized treatment plan with measurable goals and alter as needed.
  • Float between outpatient clinics within the designated region to provide coverage for vacations, leaves, or increased patient volume.
  • Treat a diverse caseload including orthopedic, sports medicine, post-surgical, and chronic pain patients.
  • Educate patients on exercises, injury prevention, and home programs to support recovery and long-term wellness.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $78K - $95K
  • Signing bonus offered.
  • CME allowance: $1,500.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Upstream Rehabilitation in Louisville, Kentucky, United States.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program. Requires current or pending state licensure to practice as a Physical Therapist.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Physical TherapyOrthopedic CareMusculoskeletal TreatmentPatient EducationEMR DocumentationTreatment PlanningSports MedicinePost-Surgical RehabilitationChronic Pain ManagementEvidence-Based Practice

Physical Therapy — Physical Therapist Career Context

In Kentucky, Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$86k across 259 listings, vs ~$91k nationally (19,259 listings).

Kentucky's cost-of-living index is 86.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$87k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $101k 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).

Upstream Rehabilitation ranks #3 of 11 employers hiring Physical Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Float at Upstream Rehabilitation 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 19,850 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

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 70 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Upstream Rehabilitation

Hospitals and Health Care
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Work Schedules
Floater Bonus
Mileage reimbursement
Clinical Care Bonus
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
401k with company match
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Company Paid Life Insurance