Krista Knapke
Physical Therapist · St. Elizabeth Healthcare
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Krista Knapke is a Physical Therapist, currently affiliated with St. Elizabeth Healthcare, based in Independence, KY. As a physical therapist, Knapke contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Independence, KY. They have been with St. Elizabeth Healthcare for 26 years. Knapke holds academic credentials, including Masters in Physical Therapy Bachelor of Exercise Science Bachelor of Health Sciences, from University of Louisville. Core competencies include Orthopedic, Acute Care, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation, Exercise Prescription. St. Elizabeth Healthcare operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit physical therapist professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to physical therapist specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Independence, KY healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.
Position in HealthTal Database
- 75,598 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the physical therapist specialty. Krista Knapke is one of them.
- 571 physical therapists are based in KY (out of 15,424 total healthcare contacts in that state).
- 637 contacts at St. Elizabeth Healthcare are tracked in HealthTal.
- Typical physical therapist compensation in KY: $69,000 – $114,000 (median $87,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
- Top employers of physical therapists in KY: Kort - Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab Team (22), Norton Healthcare (15), St. Elizabeth Healthcare (12).
- 5% of physical therapists in KY hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
- 75% of physical therapists in KY have education credentials on file.
Data refreshed November 2026.
Recruiting physical therapist
Physical therapists are in short supply nationwide, with the BLS projecting 17% growth through 2033. Direct outreach to licensed PTs via personal email yields the highest response rates compared to passive job postings.
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Krista Knapke is based in Independence, KY. They are currently affiliated with St. Elizabeth Healthcare.
Krista Knapke specializes in physical therapist. Their current role is Physical Therapist.
Krista Knapke currently works at St. Elizabeth Healthcare. They have been there for 26 years.
Krista Knapke attended University of Louisville.
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Recruiting physical therapists typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides contact data for physical therapists across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.
physical therapists in KY typically earn $69,000 to $114,000 annually, with a median of $87,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.