Physical Therapist/Exempt

Physical Therapist/Exempt

Job Title - Physical Therapist/Exempt

Working Title - Physical Therapist

Department Name - Physical Therapy

Work Location - Lexington, KY

Grade Level - 48

Salary Range - $62,941-103,834/year

Type of Position - Staff

Position Time Status - Full-Time

Required Education - BS

Required Related Experience - No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification - Certification eligible

Physical Requirements - Ability to perform the physical requirements necessary for the position including but not limited to: running, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, sitting on the floor

Shift - Typically days: Monday – Friday with core hours from 8:00am – 5:00pm; additional hours per workload demands.

Job Summary - The University of Kentucky BioMotion Laboratory is seeking a Physical Therapist who is passionate about sports medicine, orthopedic rehabilitation, and helping athletes and active individuals return to high-level function after injury. This is not a typical outpatient physical therapy position. The physical therapist will work in a modern, research-centered clinical environment with no insurance billing, providing high-quality rehabilitation for patients recovering after ACL reconstruction and other lower extremity sports and traumatic injuries. Treatment is guided by objective strength and functional testing, criterion-based progression, and return-to-sport decision-making. The position is ideal for a physical therapist who wants to grow as a clinician, become more involved in clinical research, and work as part of a supportive academic team. The role includes competitive pay and benefits, training in research procedures, and opportunities, if desired, to contribute to innovative rehabilitation studies and present research at national meetings.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? - No

Preferred Education/Experience - CSCS, previous sports experience

Deadline to Apply - 06/22/2026

Our 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. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. 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.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you currently licensed as a physical therapist or licensed eligible to practice physical therapy in the state of Kentucky?
   • Yes
   • No

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter