Physical Therapist

Saint Joseph Medical Center - East Lexington·Lexington, Kentucky

$48 - $48/hrOther On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Practice for this role

Physical Therapist · $48 - $48/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

+33% vs. median posted rate for allied health roles in Lexington, Kentucky ($36.00/hr, n=73)

142 similar openings in the Lexington area · median $36.00/hr

$7.50/hr · p10p90 · $65.00/hr

this role: $48.00/hrmedian $36.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 73 posted allied health roles in Lexington, Kentucky rates. This role sits in the 81st percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 33% above the Lexington, Kentucky median for allied health roles.

The Physical Therapist will perform initial evaluations, develop individualized plans of care, and provide direct treatments to help patients improve their physical well-being. They are also responsible for collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and maintaining accurate patient records in compliance with regulatory standards.

Where You’ll Work Welcome to Saint Joseph East, a 217-bed, full-service, community hospital located in a convenient setting in Lexington, Kentucky. Saint Joseph East also includes the Women's Hospital at Saint Joseph East which is dedicated to supporting the well-being of women in Central and Eastern Kentucky and serves a 16-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). CHI Saint Joseph Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-proﬁt, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states. Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Physical Therapist, you will help patients rebuild or maintain their physical wellbeing so they can function at their best level, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life.Every day you will perform initial evaluations, develop and update individualized plans of care, and provide a variety of direct treatments. You will be expected to consistently meet patient care productivity standards, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and families, and promote a positive customer service environment.To be successful in this role, you must possess strong age-appropriate competency skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Evaluates assigned patients within the guidelines established by the physician and in compliance with departmental policies and procedures. Implements competent treatment and performs regular reassessments for the purpose of treatment modification, to maximize patient’s potential for functional independence, all in accordance of departmental standards. Completes all required documentation and maintains pertinent records of all assigned patients, in order to be in compliance with Joint Commission, CARF, Medicare, and all other regulatory requirements. Demonstrates the ability to be efficient and productive by organizing job duties and responsibilities. Maintains effective communication regarding Therapy programs and departmental issues. ***PRN Physical Therapist position for NICU and mother baby coverage**
Job Requirements Required Bachelor, upon hire or Master in Physical Therapy from a school accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association, upon hire and student or prior experience in a Rehab setting Physical Therapist: KY, upon hire and Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor or Master degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school and possess a valid Kentucky Physical Therapist license. Additionally, applicants are required to have Basic Life Support (CPR) certification and prior experience in a rehabilitation setting.

bachelor degree
professional certificate
Communication
Documentation
CPR
Customer service
Rehabilitation
Treatment planning
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Patient evaluation
Basic life support
Physical therapy
Neonatal intensive care unit support

Posting details

Employment type: Other
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $48 - $48/hr
Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Posted: Jul 30, 2026
Closes: Jul 30, 2027
Application: Employer website

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