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Float Physical Therapist- KORT- East Louisville
Company : Select Medical
Location : Louisville, KY, 40241
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 7 January 2026
Overview
Position: Physical Therapist - Outpatient- KORT- Louisville, KY
Location: throughout East Louisville, KY
Schedule: Monday-Friday (no weekends)
Compensation: starting at $70,000 and up commensurate with experience
Incentives: potential for $10,000 sign on bonus and unlimited student debt relief.
At KORT Physical Therapy, we take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience, helping our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love. Every physical therapist's journey becomes a testament to excellence, innovation, and life-changing patient care. We are here to nurture your growth as a physical therapist. This role will float throughout our East Louisville clinics and a great opportunity to see a wide variety of diagnoses and demographics!
Our benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:
- Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
- Elevate Your Skills: Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications
- Ease the Burden: Our student debt benefit program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt
- Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Your Health Matters: Comprehensive benefits packages
- Invest in Your Future: Company matching 401(k) retirement plans
- Advance your Career: We offer specialties nationwide (aquatics, sports medicine, neuro, pelvic, concussion, hand therapy + more)
- Go Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement
Responsibilities
- Complete and maintain all corporate and clinical services required training and maintain compliance with state/local/federal regulations
- Evaluate, treat, direct, and document treatment for patients
- Maintain open and respectful communication with colleagues, physicians, patients, family members and third-party payors
- Attend/participate in center meetings as directed by the center manager
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school
- Outpatient clinical rotation if a current student
- Outpatient experience in the last 5 years if a practicing clinician
- Current State physical therapist license or eligibility for licensure in the State of practice
- CPR certification
Additional Data
Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
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Frequently asked questions
A Float Physical Therapist at Kort must be versatile, managing patient care across various outpatient settings throughout East Louisville. This role exposes therapists to diverse diagnoses and demographics, requiring strong organizational skills and adaptability to different clinic environments and team dynamics.
Pursuing certifications in specialties like sports medicine, neuro, pelvic health, or aquatic therapy can elevate a Float Physical Therapist's expertise. Louisville's healthcare community values such credentials, which improve treatment outcomes and open doors to advanced clinical roles within outpatient settings.
Effective communication, empathy, and flexibility are key. Handling varied patient needs across clinics demands clear dialogue with patients and colleagues, plus the ability to quickly adjust therapeutic approaches to fit each unique outpatient environment.
Louisville shows steady demand for licensed physical therapists, with floating positions offering unique opportunities due to their flexible clinic coverage. Candidates with outpatient experience and state licensure typically face moderate competition but benefit from growing rehabilitation needs locally.
Louisville’s moderate cost of living supports a competitive salary starting around $70,000 for float physical therapists. This balance allows for comfortable living and savings, especially with added perks like student debt relief and sign-on bonuses offered by Select Medical.
Select Medical’s Float Physical Therapist covers multiple East Louisville clinics, requiring broader clinical adaptability and travel within the area. Unlike stationary outpatient PTs, floats encounter diverse patient populations and treatment settings daily, enhancing clinical versatility.
Select Medical offers mentorship, paid CEUs for certifications, student debt relief, generous PTO, and a 401(k) match. These benefits foster professional growth and maintain work-life balance, making it attractive for physical therapists seeking long-term career development.
Candidates must hold a current Kentucky physical therapist license or be eligible to obtain one. Compliance with state regulations ensures practitioners can legally provide outpatient care within Select Medical’s East Louisville clinics.
Select Medical encourages continuous education by covering costs for national certifications like neuro, pelvic, or hand therapy. This investment helps Float Physical Therapists deepen their expertise and qualify for specialized roles across their extensive 1900-center network.
Starting salaries typically begin at $70,000, with potential increases based on clinical experience and specialized certifications. Additionally, Select Medical’s sign-on bonuses and student debt relief programs enhance overall compensation packages in Louisville’s outpatient PT market.