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Paducah, Kentucky

Physical Therapist Home Health - Sign on Bonus $20K

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Company

Mercy Health Home Care and Hospice by Compassus

Physical Therapist (PT) - $20k Sign on Bonus

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

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 54% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

In Kentucky, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (202 salary observations; 922 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,871 salary observations; 62,396 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Kentucky?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $95k (middle half $88k–$103k)317 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Kentucky vs national$85k median in Kentucky$94k nationally (−9%)202 state / 12,871 national salary observations
Cost of livingKentucky index 90.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Kentucky341 active21,765 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 54% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$20k sign-onKentucky Physical Therapist listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 22% offer loan repayment354 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,556 in the last 30 days4,853 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+2.2% 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 Physical Therapist Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 22 employers
7
<$95k
10
$95k-110k
6
$110k-125k
2
$125k-140k
1
$140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs · 22 employers
401k / retirement match
97%
CME allowance
53%
Sign-on bonus
40% this job
Loan repayment
27%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist Matawan NJ

Healthcare Recruitment Counselors · Matawan, New Jersey

$140k
#2

PT / Physical Therapist - Home Health

Adoration Health · Westminster, Maryland

$55-$65/hr
#3

Physical Therapist

up to $130,000
#4

Senior Living Physical Therapist

$82k-$123k
+ 30 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 1.5
Below most Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,724 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

Sign-on bonus $20,000
Flexible time off
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness programs

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.