Physical Therapist/Residency/UKHC - Military veterans preferred

2025-07-04
University of Kentucky
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Lexington
Kentucky
40502
United States


University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job TitlePhysical Therapist/Residency/UKHCRequisition NumberRE50590Working TitleOrthopedic PT ResidentDepartment NameM3480:Ambulatory Sports MedicineWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level12Salary Range$62,400-111,634/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education

BS

Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification
Certification eligible
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements of this position include: regularly lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects 50lbs and above; occasionally sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time with repetitive motions (such as typing); regular risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; regular exposure to blood borne and airborne pathogens; and occasional exposure to combative/violent people.
Shift
Primarily day shift. Monday through Friday, 8:00AM – 6:00PM.
Job Summary
The University of Kentucky Healthcare (UKHC) Enterprise is seeking an Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Resident.

This residency position involves both learning as well as treating patients. The Physical Therapist Resident will provide direct patient care while adhering to the policies and procedures of UKHC and in accordance with state and federal regulations.

This position will perform physical therapy evaluations and render physical therapy treatments following a physician’s order; treat patients with a variety of diagnoses; and perform appropriate documentation in the medical record.

This position will be for a one-year Residency term and will begin at either Cardinal Hill or Turfland. After a 6-month period, this position will rotate to the alternate location. Once a 12-month residency has been completed, the program will conclude.

This position will start on 08/25/2025 and conclude in 08/31/2026.


New graduates are welcome to apply.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
The ideal candidate will have an orthopedic and manual therapy background; direct patient care and critical thinking skills; basic computer navigation skills and working knowledge of the internet; ability to communicate in a professional and respectful manner with patients and their families, co-workers and physicians; and strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience
Doctor of Physical Therapy and KY Licensure.
Deadline to Apply07/10/2025Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.


As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.


Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.


Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Are you currently license eligible or licensed as a physical therapist in the state of Kentucky?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) certification in either orthopedics or sports medicine?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Please describe your experience working in a high stress, fast paced, and multi-tasking environment.

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * Please describe your experience with treatment of sports medicine/orthopedic out-patient physical therapy.

    (Open Ended Question)


Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Curriculum Vita
  2. Cover Letter




Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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