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Frankfort, Kentucky

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$78k-$100k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job description

Physical Therapist – Outpatient Ortho
Build Your Outpatient Physical Therapy Career with us!
At BenchMark Physical Therapy, part of the Upstream Rehabilitation network, you can focus on patient care while advancing your career in outpatient orthopedic physical therapy.
We’re hiring full-time, part-time, and PRN Physical Therapists — including new grads — who want competitive pay, strong mentorship, and a clear path to professional growth that flexes with every stage of your career.
Why Clinicians Choose BenchMark Physical Therapy
Competitive Physical Therapist salary: $78,000 - $100,000
Achievable monthly clinical bonus program, over 90% of clinicians qualify
Student loan repayment assistance – directly to the principle of your loan!
100% employer paid medical health insurance premium option available
Dental and Vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Structured onboarding for new-grad Physical Therapists and ongoing mentorship
In-house Residency/Fellowship programs and robust CEU opportunities – with annual allowance!
Path to clinic ownership / partnership for long-term growth
Modern clinical technology that reduces documentation time so you can focus on patients
Supportive team and leadership invested in your success
What You’ll Do as a Physical Therapist
Develop individualized, evidence-based care plans for your patients
Deliver high-quality, outcomes-driven therapy
Collaborate with peers in a fun, values-driven team environment
Build lasting connections with patients and local providers
Continue learning and growing through Upstream’s education and development programs
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (DPT or equivalent)
Active Kentucky Physical Therapist license (or eligible)
A Better Place to Build Your PT Career
When you join Upstream Rehabilitation, you get the strength of a national network with the feel of a local clinic.
Our central support teams handle the administrative work, so you can focus on what matters most — the patient in front of you. With a network of over 1,200 clinics coast-to-coast across 26 brand partners, we lead the industry in quality outcomes, leveraging data, technology, and innovation to reduce paperwork and give you more time for care.
You’ll be part of a fantastic group of clinicians who shape our culture, create a positive work environment, and know how to have fun along the way. It’s easy to see why so many Physical Therapists choose to grow their careers with Upstream.
Estimated pay ranges listed above are based on several factors including but not limited to your pay class, experience, background and geographic location of the clinic
Benefits and eligibility are dependent on employment status and pay class (full-time, part-time, or PRN). Specific details will be provided during the hiring process.
Upstream Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment where our differences are celebrated for the value they bring to our communities, our patients and our teammates. Upstream Rehabilitation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other status protected under applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based care plans for patients in an outpatient orthopedic setting. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, outcomes-driven therapy while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Outpatient orthopedicsEvidence-based practiceTreatment planningCollaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

In Kentucky, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$84k (128 salary observations; 392 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (11,876 salary observations; 27,060 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; 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)), so the posted ~$89k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $99k in an average-cost state. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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Salary Distribution33 jobs · 18 employers

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$105k-115k
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1
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
59% this job
CME allowance
59% this job
Loan repayment
34% this job
Relocation assistance
3%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

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About Upstream Rehabilitation

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary ($78,000 - $100,000)
Achievable monthly clinical bonus program (over 90% of clinicians qualify)
Student loan repayment assistance
100% employer paid medical health insurance premium option
Dental and Vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Structured onboarding and mentorship for new grads