Outpatient Physical Therapist
Shelbyville, KY
Jackson Therapy Partners
5x8 hrs

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist role in Shelbyville, KY at an outpatient clinic where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing 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 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. Prior clinical experience as a licensed physical therapist required.
• First-time travelers will not be accepted.
• Ability to meet productivity expectations: approximately 60 visits per week and 12–14 patients per day with follow-up double-booking.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with pelvic health, vestibular, TMJ, and typical orthopedic and post-operative patient populations.

Assignment Details

• Primary rate type indicates an 8-hour day schedule.
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week with the expectation of working up to 40 hours.
• OT hours must be approved by the clinic director before being worked.
• Float to other clinics is not required.

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

Benefits

We value your time and commitment. Benefits begin day one and support your travel assignment.

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

Impacting Patient Care

Provide patient-centered rehabilitation in an outpatient setting. Maintain productivity while delivering evidence-based care across orthopedic, post-operative, vestibular, TMJ, and pelvic health presentations. Coordinate with clinic leadership to ensure appropriate scheduling and approval for overtime.

Location Highlights

Shelbyville is centrally located near Louisville and Lexington, offering accessible urban and suburban amenities. The area is within a 30–45 minute drive to downtown Louisville and about an hour to Lexington. Visitors and residents can access nearby recreation such as Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest and the Kentucky Horse Park, both within reasonable driving distance. The community supports a suburban lifestyle with local dining, parks, and regional cultural events, while highway access provides straightforward commutes to larger metropolitan attractions.

EEO Statement

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. The employer celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.