
Hospital | Physical Therapist
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Ashland, KY
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Physical Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 17, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $61.39
- Weekly
- $2,210
- Yearly (full-time)
- $114,920
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- October 5, 2026
This job pays about $61.39/hour — 27% above 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, 36 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.
- 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
Travel Physical Therapist – Hospital Setting in Ashland, Kentucky
Travel Physical Therapist job in Ashland, KY: join a supportive hospital-based care team for a 13-week assignment with a consistent Monday through Friday schedule, strong clinical variety, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a welcoming eastern Kentucky community near the scenic Ohio River region.
Job Details
- Setting: Hospital / On-Site
- Employment Type: Travel Contract
- Start Date: October 5, 2026
- End Date: January 2, 2027
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Shift Duration: 8-hour shifts
- Hours per Week: 40
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,210 to $2,370
- Location: Ashland, KY 41101 — a friendly community with easy access to outdoor recreation, local dining, and the natural beauty of eastern Kentucky
Job Requirements
- Active Kentucky Physical Therapist license or Compact Licensure accepted
- Minimum of 1 year of home health physical therapy experience
- Previous OASIS experience required
- Experience with Home Care Home Base preferred
- Strong assessment, planning, and documentation skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team
- Current knowledge of applicable clinical practice standards and documentation requirements
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat patients based on physician orders and referrals
- Complete comprehensive physical therapy assessments using appropriate evaluation tools and procedures
- Review patient history, precautions, and contraindications before initiating care
- Develop measurable goals and individualized treatment plans to improve function and independence
- Reassess patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
- Communicate patient progress, needs, and discharge planning with the care team, physician, and family members as appropriate
- Recommend and help secure adaptive equipment to support rehabilitation goals
- Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational timelines
- Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants and Physical Therapy Aides as appropriate
- Participate in staff development and continuing education to maintain strong clinical skills
Apply now to join this Travel Physical Therapist opportunity in Ashland, Kentucky and advance your career in a rewarding healthcare setting.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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