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Paducah, Kentucky

Physical Therapist Home Health - PRN

Physical TherapistPer Diem

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Job Description

Company

Mercy Health Home Care and Hospice by Compassus

Physical Therapist (PT) - PRN

Position Summary

As a Physical Therapist, utilize AI-supported documentation to provide focused, patient-centered therapy while easing your administrative workload. This technology allows you to document therapy sessions in real-time and review outcomes more efficiently.

  • Patient-Centered Care: Spend more time providing hands-on, compassionate care to patients.
  • Reduced Documentation Burden: Use AI-supported tools to streamline clinical notes and regain personal time.

Work-Life Balance: Cut down on after-hours documentation, allowing more time for family and personal priorities.

Enhanced Efficiency: Experience an easier transition to technology-driven workflows that simplify compliance with care standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct therapy sessions tailored to patient mobility and recovery goals.
  • Leverage AI systems to capture therapy progress accurately in real time.
  • Connect with patients without being distracted by documentation tasks.
  • Education and/or Experience
  • Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy required.

Two (2) years of experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute care or rehabilitation setting highly preferred.

  • Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations
  • Active and unencumbered Physical Therapist license in state(s) of employment required.
  • Required within 30 days of hire - National Provider BLS - American Heart Association.
  • Build a Rewarding Career with Compassus

At Compassus, we care for our team members as much as we care for our patients and their families. Through our Care for Who I Am culture, we show compassion, respect, and appreciation for every individual. Embark on a career that cares for you while you care for others.

Your Career Journey Matters

We’re dedicated to helping you grow and succeed. Whether you’re pursuing leadership roles, specialized training, or exploring new career paths, we provide the tools and support you need to thrive.

The Compassus Advantage

  • Meaningful Work: Make an impact every day by honoring the quality of life of our patients, supporting them and their families with compassion, and creating moments that truly matter.
  • Career Development: Access leadership pathways, mentorship, and personalized professional development.
  • Innovation Meets Compassion: Collaborate with a supportive team using the latest tools and technologies to deliver exceptional care.
  • Enhanced Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs designed for your well-being.
  • Recognition and Support: Be celebrated for your contributions through recognition programs that honor your dedication.
  • A Culture of Belonging: Thrive in a culture where you can be your authentic self, valued for your unique contributions and supported in a community that embraces diversity and inclusion.

Ready to Join?

At Compassus, your career is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. Take the next step and join a team that empowers you to grow, innovate, and thrive.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy and an active, unencumbered Physical Therapist license. Two years of experience in acute care or rehabilitation is highly preferred.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical documentationMobility assessmentRecovery planningBLS certification

Physical Therapist Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 48% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Kentucky?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $103k (middle half $76k–$126k)29 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingKentucky index 90.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Kentucky336 active21,528 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 48% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedKentucky Physical Therapist listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 21% offer loan repayment349 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,629 in the last 30 days4,305 the 30 days before (+77%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 24 employers
5
<$95k
12
$95k-110k
6
$110k-125k
1
$128k
2
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs · 24 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
52%
Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
28%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist- Outpatient

MultiCare Health System · Yakima, Washington

$44.42-$67.33/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Matawan NJ

Healthcare Recruitment Counselors · Matawan, New Jersey

$140k
#3

Advocate Outpatient Physical Therapist

$41.1-$61.65/hr
#4

Senior Living Physical Therapist

$82k-$123k
+ 31 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,894 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Compassus

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

Benefits & Perks

AI-supported documentation
Flexible time off
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness programs
Career development and leadership pathways

Living in Paducah

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$226k
Typical market rent
$1,168/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
86.1
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Paducah, KY-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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