Travel Outpatient Physical Therapist - $1,879 per week

Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Outpatient Physical Therapist for a travel job in Lexington, Kentucky.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 08/21/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join our team as a traveling Physical Therapist in Lexington, KY where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing a new location. This role focuses on outpatient care with a patient population that includes pelvic health, general orthopedics, post-operative care, vestibular, and gait/balance therapy. Local clinicians within 50 miles may be considered at a local rate. New graduates are not accepted. First-time travelers are acceptable.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active Kentucky state physical therapy license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Outpatient experience preferred.
• Must not be a new graduate. First-time travelers are acceptable.
• Experience treating pelvic health, general orthopedics, post-op patients, vestibular disorders, and gait/balance is preferred.
• Ability to meet productivity expectation of approximately 60 visits per week and to see 12–14 patients per day; follow-up double-booking expected.
• Ability and willingness to float to other clinics as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior outpatient clinic experience with similar patient populations.
• Experience working in multi-clinic systems and willingness to float between clinics when required.

Assignment Details

• Shift name: Days.
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week with expectation to work up to 40 hours.
• OT (overtime) must be approved by the director before any OT hours are worked.
• Float to other clinics within the regional clinic network may be required.
• Patient population includes pelvic health, general orthopedics, post-op, vestibular, and gait/balance.
• Productivity expectation approximately 60 visits per week; typically 12–14 patients per day with double-booking of follow-up visits expected.

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package beginning on day one.
• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• Weekly, on-time pay.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide high-quality outpatient physical therapy services that improve patient function and quality of life. Work within interdisciplinary teams to deliver patient-centered care across a range of musculoskeletal and vestibular conditions. Maintain documentation and productivity standards to support clinic operations and patient access.

Location Highlights

Lexington is located in the heart of Kentucky's Bluegrass region, offering nearby horse farms and equestrian events and a 10–20 minute drive to downtown amenities. The city features the Kentucky Horse Park and is approximately 1 hour from Red River Gorge for outdoor recreation. Lexington provides a mix of urban and suburban lifestyles, with a growing food and arts scene, multiple university-related cultural attractions, and convenient drive times to state parks and regional airports.

EEO Statement

Our company is 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 associates.

Jackson Therapy Partners Job ID #447040. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Jackson Therapy Partners

Delivering a lifetime of opportunities in both contract and permanent positions, Jackson Therapy Partners™ connects highly skilled therapy and education professionals with rewarding careers at more than 1,300 rehab facilities, schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities every year. Our award-winning team is 100% committed to you and to the development and success of your healthcare career. We take pride in being a value-driven company with a social conscious, and we're invested in your future. With Jackson, you'll get the jobs you want most from a company that values patient care as much as you do. Jackson Therapy Partners is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.