Physical Therapist/Residency/UKHC

University of Kentucky • Lexington, KY

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About The Position

The University of Kentucky Healthcare (UKHC) Enterprise is seeking an Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Resident.

This residency position involves both learning as well as treating patients. The Physical Therapist Resident will provide direct patient care while adhering to the policies and procedures of UKHC and in accordance with state and federal regulations.

This position will perform physical therapy evaluations and render physical therapy treatments following a physician's order; treat patients with a variety of diagnoses; and perform appropriate documentation in the medical record.

This position will be for a one-year Residency term and will begin at either Cardinal Hill or Turfland. After a 6-month period, this position will rotate to the alternate location. Once a 12-month residency has been completed, the program will conclude.

This position will start on 08/25/2025 and conclude in 08/31/2026.

New graduates are welcome to apply.

Requirements

• Orthopedic and manual therapy background
• Direct patient care and critical thinking skills
• Basic computer navigation skills and working knowledge of the internet
• Ability to communicate in a professional and respectful manner with patients and their families, co-workers and physicians
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills

Nice To Haves

• Doctor of Physical Therapy and KY Licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care while adhering to the policies and procedures of UKHC and in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Perform physical therapy evaluations and render physical therapy treatments following a physician's order
• Treat patients with a variety of diagnoses
• Perform appropriate documentation in the medical record.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees