Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join a traveling Physical Therapist team in Lexington, KY at an outpatient clinic where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. Apply now and we’ll connect you with a recruiter who‘ll reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor‘s, Master‘s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active Kentucky state PT license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Outpatient orthopedic experience preferred; experience treating general ortho, vestibular/BPPV, and performing dry needling is preferred.
• Must not be a new graduate. First-time travel clinicians will not be accepted.
• Ability to meet productivity expectations: approximately 60 visits per week and 12–14 patients per day with potential double-booking of follow-up visits.
• Ability and willingness to float to other clinics within the regional network as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with vestibular rehabilitation and BPPV management.
• Prior experience in outpatient clinic settings.
• Previous productivity in line with 60 visits per week or similar clinic expectations.

Assignment Details

• Location: Lexington, KY (outpatient clinic).
• Schedule expectation: 36 guaranteed hours with expectation to work up to 40 hours per week.
• Float requirement: may float to other clinics in the region.
• Patient population includes general orthopedics across ages, vestibular/BPPV, and applications of dry needling and external pelvic health as applicable.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits

We provide a benefits package for travel clinicians beginning on day one. Benefits include medical coverage options, 401(k) matching, paid housing options, travel and license reimbursement, weekly pay, 24/7 recruiter support, and referral opportunities.

Impacting Patient Care

Join a team where you will deliver outpatient physical therapy services focused on orthopedic recovery and vestibular care. You will work within established productivity goals while collaborating with clinic leadership to ensure high-quality patient outcomes. OT hours require director approval prior to working.

Location Highlights

Lexington is situated near major horse country attractions and offers accessible urban and outdoor activities. The city is home to the Kentucky Horse Park and Keeneland Race Course, both within a short drive. It is approximately a one-hour drive to Red River Gorge for hiking and rock climbing, and downtown Lexington provides restaurants, the Lexington Opera House, and multiple museums within a 10–20 minute commute from central neighborhoods.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.