Upstream Rehabilitation·Louisville, Kentucky
Develop personalized treatment plans and provide high-quality care to a diverse caseload of orthopedic and musculoskeletal patients. Float between multiple outpatient clinics in the Eastern Louisville area to ensure seamless coverage and continuity of care.
BenchMark Physical Therapy, a brand partner of Upstream Rehabilitation, is looking for a Floater Physical Therapist to join our Hikes Point, KY team!
Summary: We are looking for a versatile and motivated Floater Physical Therapist to support our network of outpatient clinics in the Eastern Louisville, KY area.
This role is ideal for a licensed PT who enjoys variety in their workday and is comfortable adapting to different clinic environments and patient populations.
The Floater PT will provide high-quality, evidence-based care ensuring seamless support between our teams on the eastern side of Louisville clinics.
This position offers a unique opportunity to work with a wide range of orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions, collaborate with experienced clinicians, and contribute to a patient-centered care model that emphasizes functional outcomes and long-term wellness.
Join our team to make a difference that your community will feel for years to come!
Salary: $78,000 to $95,000 / year Key Responsibilities: Develop a personalized treatment plan with measurable goals and alter as needed.
Float between outpatient clinics within the designated region to provide coverage for vacations, leaves, or increased patient volume.
Treat a diverse caseload including orthopedic, sports medicine, post-surgical, and chronic pain patients.
Educate patients on exercises, injury prevention, and home programs to support recovery and long-term wellness.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
Collaborate with clinic teams to ensure continuity and quality of care.
Contribute to a positive clinic culture and patient experience, even in short-term assignments.
What you need… Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program Current or pending state licensure Upstream seeks to provide competitive benefits that you care about: Flexible Work Schedules Floater Bonus Mileage reimbursement Clinical Care Bonus Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits 401k with company match Paid Time Off and Holidays Company Paid Life Insurance (1x base salary) Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Offerings Upstream is committed to your professional growth: $1500 annual CE dollars plus unlimited use of MedBridge Partnership with IAMT for training in Manual Therapy: https://iamt.org/our-courses/ Pelvic Health Development Program: https://upstreamrehabinstitute.com/pelvic-health-development-program/ Leadership development coursework and mentorship New graduate mentoring & onboarding A network of over 1200 clinics from coast to coast, 26 brand partners, that leads the outpatient physical therapy field.
The Upstream family offers something for every clinician- continue your educational training through our mentorship or residency programs, find a path to ownership by becoming a partner in one of our clinics, share your knowledge with others as a clinical instructor, lead a team by advancing in to leadership, make an impact on the community with our advocacy partnerships, and more.
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CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT UPSTREAM 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.
Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program. Requires current or pending state licensure to practice as a Physical Therapist.
Market context
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