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H2 Health
Murray, Kentucky

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Outpatient

Physical Therapist 8.3 Work-LifeNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$25-$27/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) | Full-time | Outpatient | 308 N 12th St, Murray, KY 42071

H2 Health is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our outpatient team in Murray, Kentucky.

If you're passionate about helping patients improve mobility, regain independence, and return to the activities they enjoy most, you'll find a rewarding opportunity in a collaborative environment that values clinical excellence, professional growth, and exceptional patient care.

Whether you're an experienced PTA or a new graduate eager to launch your career, you'll be supported by a team committed to your success.

At H2 Health, you'll work with a diverse outpatient population and play an important role in helping patients recover from injury, surgery, and a variety of musculoskeletal and mobility-related conditions.

You'll work closely with Physical Therapists and support staff to provide individualized, evidence-based care while building meaningful relationships with patients throughout their rehabilitation journey.

As part of the H2 Health family, you'll have access to professional development opportunities, collaborative clinical support, and resources designed to help you thrive.

Your Role

  • Provide skilled physical therapy treatment under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist.
  • Implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence.
  • Treat orthopedic, post-operative, musculoskeletal, and mobility-related conditions.
  • Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs and injury prevention strategies.
  • Accurately document patient progress and communicate treatment updates with the clinical team.
  • Utilize Scribe AI-powered documentation technology to streamline documentation and maximize patient care time.
  • Utilize the Raintree EMR platform for documentation, scheduling, and patient management.
  • Collaborate with Physical Therapists and support staff to support strong patient outcomes.
  • Work within a manageable caseload environment, typically targeting approximately 10-12 patient visits per day for full-time outpatient clinicians.
  • Contribute to a positive clinic culture focused on patient-centered care and clinical excellence.
  • Associate degree from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
  • Current licensure or eligibility as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
  • Eligible to work in the United States.
  • Experience in outpatient orthopedic, musculoskeletal, post-operative, or sports rehabilitation settings is a plus.
  • Experience with EMR documentation, scheduling workflows, and billing-related documentation is a plus.
  • Competitive hourly compensation of $25.00–$27.00 per hour
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Tuition loan reimbursement
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Additional voluntary benefit options
  • Workplace Experience & Perks
  • Monday–Friday outpatient schedule with opportunities for work-life balance
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Access to AI-powered Scribe documentation technology to reduce documentation time
  • Manageable caseload expectations
  • Strong administrative support
  • Collaborative and welcoming team environment

Professional Growth and Leadership Development Opportunities

  • Continuing education through H2U, including live CEU opportunities and professional development resources
  • Employee recognition programs and career advancement opportunities

If you're ready to help patients move better, feel better, and live better while building a rewarding career with a team that invests in your success, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and discover what makes H2 Health a great place to grow your career.

H2 Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and inclusion in all aspects of employment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide skilled physical therapy treatment under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist to improve patient mobility and functional independence. Accurately document patient progress using EMR systems and collaborate with the clinical team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an associate degree from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program and possess current licensure or eligibility. Experience in outpatient orthopedic or sports rehabilitation settings is considered a plus.

Key Skills

Patient rehabilitationOrthopedic careMusculoskeletal assessmentPost-operative careTreatment planningPatient educationClinical documentationMobility trainingStrength trainingBalance training

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Kentucky, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (228 salary observations; 848 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$54k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $60k in an average-cost state. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Outpatient at H2 Health a 8.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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Salary Distribution14 jobs · 10 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
87%
CME allowance
73% this job
Relocation assistance
13%
Visa sponsorship
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.3
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Murray

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$238k
Typical market rent
$1,088/mo
Residents’ average commute
12 min
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About H2 Health

Wellness and Fitness Services
Jacksonville, Florida
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and paid holidays
401(k) with company match
Tuition loan reimbursement
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company-paid life insurance
Performance-based bonus opportunities