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Owensboro, Kentucky

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsNo callFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

  • Weekend Requirements: One | Work
  • Hours: 8am - 4:30 pm |
  • Status: Full Time - 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period) |
  • Entity: Owensboro Health Regional Hospital |
  • Department: Outpatient Rehab

Job Summary

Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs. Supervises physical therapy assistants and aides in performing treatment.

Job Responsibilities

Performs initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition.

Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family according to their capabilities and desires.

Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.

  • Supervises activities of physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel.
  • Supervises PT & PTA students completing clinical rotations.

Skills and Attributes

  • Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
  • Works under minimal supervision.
  • Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Position Requirements

  • Work Experience
  • No experience required

Education

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Physical Therapy required upon hire
  • Licensure/Certification/Registration
  • PT - Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state of Kentucky required upon hire AND

BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position

Organizational Responsibilities

Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

Additional Job Information

This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job.

Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description.

The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.

Standard ADA Settings

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Physical Demands: (Clinical-Hospital)
  • Standing: Frequently
  • Walking: Frequently
  • Sitting: Occasionally
  • Lifting 0-25 lbs: Frequently
  • Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely
  • Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely
  • Carrying 0-25 lbs: Frequently
  • Carrying 2575 lbs: Rarely
  • Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely
  • Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently
  • Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Frequently
  • Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Frequently
  • Climbing: Occasionally
  • Bending/Stooping: Frequently
  • Kneeling: Occasionally
  • Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally
  • Reaching: Frequently
  • Talking: Frequently
  • Hearing: Frequently
  • Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
  • Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
  • Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
  • Running: Occasionally
  • Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
  • Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
  • Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
  • Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently

Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure

Risk Level: Low-Risk

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs for patients. Supervises physical therapy assistants, aides, and students during clinical rotations.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree or higher in Physical Therapy and a valid Kentucky Physical Therapist license. Must obtain Basic Life Support certification within 90 days of employment.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningClinical instructionRehabilitationDocumentationInterdisciplinary collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Kentucky, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$83k (188 salary observations; 910 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,785 salary observations; 62,466 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Kentucky?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapyranked against 21,543 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $84k (middle half $71k–$93k)419 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Kentucky vs national$83k median in Kentucky$94k nationally (−12%)188 state / 11,785 national salary observations
Cost of livingKentucky index 90.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Kentucky344 active21,700 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 52% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedKentucky Physical Therapist listings: 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 22% offer loan repayment356 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,748 in the last 30 days4,154 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,543 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Owensboro Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,543 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs
9
<$100k
7
$100k-120k
4
$120k-140k
5
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs · 25 employers
401k / retirement match
89%
CME allowance
57%
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
25%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Sentara Health · Gloucester, Virginia

$103k-$149k
#2

Physical Therapist - Neuro

Sentara Health · Norfolk, Virginia

$103k-$149k
#3

Travel Physical Therapist

$70/hr
#4

Traveler Physical Therapist: Dutch Harbor, AK

$2800/week
+ 31 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,543 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Owensboro

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$214k
Typical market rent
$1,259/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.6
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 · Owensboro, KY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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