Acute Care Physical Therapist Salaries in Kentucky

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How Much Does an Acute Care Physical Therapist Make in Kentucky?

Updated March 26, 2024

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$77,843/yr

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Low $69,764

Average $77,843

High $85,167

The average salary for Acute Care Physical Therapist is $77,843 per year in Kentucky.

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$100,700

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Company	average base salary in (usd)	range
Phaxis - Nursing Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care	$85,271/yr	$76,684 $93,858 RANGE: $76,684 - $93,858
Norton Healthcare Physical Therapist, Adult Inpatient Acute, Days	$96,850/yr	$88,561 $105,139 RANGE: $88,561 - $105,139
Norton Healthcare Physical Therapist, Adult Inpatient Acute, 8:30a-5p	$96,850/yr	$88,561 $105,139 RANGE: $88,561 - $105,139
LHC Group Ped Home Care Physical Therapist	$101,016/yr	$92,637 $109,395 RANGE: $92,637 - $109,395
Exceptional Rehab - Exceptional Living Centers PRN Physical Therapist (PT) - Frankfort Care and Rehab	$97,099/yr	$88,806 $105,393 RANGE: $88,806 - $105,393
Healthpro Heritage, LLC Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Long Term Care	$52,784/yr	$47,327 $58,240 RANGE: $47,327 - $58,240
Genie Healthcare Travel Long Term Care Physical Therapist	$75,969/yr	$69,447 $82,491 RANGE: $69,447 - $82,491
TalentBurst, Inc. Acute Care Registered Nurse	$80,430/yr	$70,562 $90,298 RANGE: $70,562 - $90,298
St. Elizabeth Acute Care Pharmacy Pharmacy Technician- Acute Care	$45,450/yr	$40,104 $50,795 RANGE: $40,104 - $50,795
ChenMed Acute Care Nurse	$81,394/yr	$71,817 $90,971 RANGE: $71,817 - $90,971

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Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care

Pleasanthill, KY

$76,684 - $93,858

18 Days Ago

Pharmacy Technician- Acute Care

Physical Therapist, Adult Inpatient Acute, Days

Louisville, KY

$88,561 - $105,139

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Physical Therapist, Adult Inpatient Acute, 8:30a-5p

Louisville, KY

$88,561 - $105,139

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Physical Therapist - Part Time

La Grange, KY

$87,575 - $104,393

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Physical Therapist Salaried

Louisville, KY

$92,886 - $110,236

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Physical Therapist - Louisville

Louisville, KY

$84,552 - $99,241

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Physical Therapist PRN - Louisville

Louisville, KY

$59,751 - $73,063

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Physical Therapist - Fern Creek

Louisville, KY

$45,573 - $61,551

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Physical Therapist Assistant

Louisville, KY

$81,851 - $97,744

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Top 10 Highest Paying Cities For Acute Care Physical Therapist Jobs in Kentucky

It is important to understand how location impacts your career prospects in the United States. There are some cities where an Acute Care Physical Therapist can find a job easily with a greater salary paid then achieve a higher standard of living. Below is the top cities list for Acute Care Physical Therapist job salaries in Kentucky. Some cities can pay higher salaries for Acute Care Physical Therapist jobs, which can indicate that there is a large demand for Acute Care Physical Therapist positions in this city.

The following table shows top 10 cities where the Acute Care Physical Therapist salary is higher than other cities in Kentucky. Covington takes first place in this list, followed by Louisville, Owensboro. The Acute Care Physical Therapist salary is $80,904 in Covington, which is lower than the national average. There is 0 city's Acute Care Physical Therapist salary higher than national average in Kentucky.

The average salary for an Acute Care Physical Therapist in Kentucky is $77,843, but we found that the city with the highest salary for Acute Care Physical Therapist jobs is Covington, KY, and it is higher than Louisville. Acute Care Physical Therapist jobs in Covington can have the opportunity to earn higher salaries than in other cities in Kentucky.

CITY	ANNUAL SALARY	MONTHLY PAY	WEEKLY PAY	HOURLY WAGE
Covington	$80,904	$6,742	$1,556	$39
Louisville	$79,084	$6,590	$1,521	$38
Owensboro	$77,926	$6,494	$1,499	$37
Lexington	$76,933	$6,411	$1,479	$37
Richmond	$76,189	$6,349	$1,465	$37
Frankfort	$75,610	$6,301	$1,454	$36
Bowling Green	$75,113	$6,259	$1,444	$36
Hopkinsville	$74,452	$6,204	$1,432	$36

What Does an Acute Care Physical Therapist Do?

You may continue to have swelling for months after surgery and will need to work with a physical therapist to regain mobility.

Updated November 21, 2021

Your physical therapist can also instruct family members or caregivers in techniques to assist you with bed mobility.

Updated December 22, 2021

The instructor will review the role of the acute care physical therapist and give examples of the many challenging issues that must be integrated during an episode of care (e.g., lab values, catheter attachments, and patient response to activity/exercise).

Updated December 18, 2021

During the final two weeks of your post-operative TKR rehabilitation, you should be working with your physical therapist to maximize your functional mobility.

Updated December 18, 2021

Physical therapists may recommend you work up to 30 minutes of walking two or three times a day during recovery.

Updated December 16, 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions About an Acute Care Physical Therapist Salaries

What is the average of an Acute Care Physical Therapist in Kentucky?

The Acute Care Physical Therapist salary range is from $69,764 to $85,167, and the average Acute Care Physical Therapist salary is $77,843/year in Kentucky. The Acute Care Physical Therapist's salary will change in different locations.

Which location pays the highest Acute Care Physical Therapist salary in the United States?

The Acute Care Physical Therapist salary in San Jose, CA is $103,819 which is the highest in the US.

What kinds of reasons will influence the Acute Care Physical Therapist's salary?

Besides the location, employees' education degree, related skills, and work experience also will influence the salary. Try to improve your skills and experience to get a higher salary for the position of Acute Care Physical Therapist.

What is the growth rate of the Acute Care Physical Therapist's salary?

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