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