
Hospital | Physical Therapist
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Fort Thomas, KY
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Physical Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 8, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $44.50
- Weekly
- $1,780
- Yearly (full-time)
- $92,560
- Start date
- October 26, 2026
This job pays about $44.50/hour — 8% below the median for Physical Therapist jobs in Kentucky ($48.42/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Physical Therapist jobs in Kentucky right now
- 30 open Physical Therapist jobs in Kentucky from 5 agencies, 3 of them in Fort Thomas.
- Pay in these listings: $35.78 – $63.44/hour, median $51.43/hour.
- Typical Physical Therapist pay in Kentucky: $48.42/hour ($100,714/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($53.21/hour across 13 jobs).
Job description
Outpatient Physical Therapist (PT) Travel Contract in Fort Thomas, Kentucky
Explore a rewarding Physical Therapist travel job in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, with a collaborative outpatient rehabilitation team. Evaluate patients, create individualized physical therapy treatment plans, and help people regain function and return to the activities they value. This Northern Kentucky assignment offers scenic Ohio River views, historic character, and convenient access to the greater Cincinnati area.
Physical Therapist Travel Job Details
- Position: Outpatient Physical Therapist (PT)
- Healthcare Setting: Outpatient physical therapy and rehabilitation
- Location: Fort Thomas, Kentucky
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,720-$1,840
- Start Date: October 26, 2026
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Schedule: 5 shifts per week; 40 hours per week
- Shift Duration: 8-hour shifts; timing may vary
- Employment Type: Physical therapy travel contract
Physical Therapist Job Requirements
- Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
- At least 1 year of outpatient clinical experience as a licensed Physical Therapist
- Active Physical Therapist license valid in Kentucky
- Current CPR certification
- New graduates are not eligible for this opportunity
- Ability to provide safe, ethical, patient-centered physical therapy care and maintain professional licensure in good standing
Outpatient Physical Therapist Responsibilities
- Complete comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients and use clinical reasoning to establish appropriate goals and individualized treatment plans.
- Implement and modify physical therapy programs based on patient progress, functional needs, and physician direction.
- Deliver outpatient rehabilitation treatment designed to improve mobility, strength, independence, and safe return to community activities.
- Coordinate discipline-specific therapy services and collaborate with patients, families, providers, and other members of the healthcare team.
- Document evaluations, treatment progress, goals, functional outcomes, medical necessity, and charges accurately and promptly.
- Provide education to patients, families, students, and coworkers regarding treatment plans, safety, and ongoing care.
- Follow applicable Kentucky practice standards, professional codes of conduct, clinic policies, and patient and employee safety procedures.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, continuing education, and professional development activities.
Apply now for this outpatient Physical Therapist travel contract in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, and join a dedicated rehabilitation team near Cincinnati.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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