Physical Therapist Hourly
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open physical therapist jobs in Kentucky post a median of $53 an hour, the middle half $52.50–$55, across 9 jobs that state their pay. Physical therapists employed in Kentucky earn a median of $48.42 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
About the job
You Matter
- Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
- Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
- Excellent career growth opportunities
Join us and find a career that supports
- Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
- Autonomy in a warm team environment
- Growth and training
Perks and Benefits
In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:
- DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
- Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
- Company paid life insurance
- Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
- Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
- Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.
Why Us
Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.
If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.
Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.
We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.
How you make a difference
Plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following injury, illness, or surgery. Develops and implements rehabilitation programs consistent with the physician’s plan of treatment and revises plans as patient needs change. Collaborates with physicians and clinical team members to obtain patient information and coordinate effective care. Instructs, motivates, and assists patients with both manual and non-manual therapeutic exercises. Maintains accurate documentation, including daily progress notes and correspondence with providers, and educates patients and referring providers on the established plan of care.
Key Responsibilities
- Develops and implements rehabilitation programs aligned with physician treatment plans
- Collaborates with physicians and clinical team members to assess, implement, and revise therapy plans
- Instructs, motivates, and assists patients with manual and non-manual therapeutic exercises
- Administers manual therapeutic exercises to support patient recovery
- Maintains required documentation, including progress notes and provider correspondence
Qualifications & Requirements
EDUCATION
- Graduate of an accredited program in Physical Therapy
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred
EXPERIENCE
- Prefer a minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
- Current and unrestricted Physical Therapy license in the state
- Ability to obtain and maintain CPR certification
This position is available only to those who reside in the United States.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We value the contributions of team members with a broad range of experiences, skills, and perspectives and are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all.
We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.
Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or hiring process, please contact ADARequests@wellpath.us
From Wellpath's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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