Pays Starting at $23/hr · Top 25% in Physical Therapy for work-life (7.2/10, vs 20,105 in this specialty)
Physical Therapist Assistant-KORT- Louisville, KY (Shively)
About the Role
Outpatient ortho. M-F 8-6. No weekends. Starting $23.50/hr. Great benefits. Diverse patient mix. Grow with the leader.
Join Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab Team as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Starting $23.50/hr, M-F in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Overview Physical Therapist Assisant for outpatient center in Louisville, KY (Shively)! Experience the power of physical therapy!
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by State Practice Act.
- Possesses training and education which allows him/her to assist the Physical Therapist in carrying out prescribed treatment program.
- Develops treatment plans, supervises assistants and aides, contributes to case management, and provides quality patient care.
Requirements
- Only real, authentic human replies are accepted. AI-generated applications will be rejected.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $23.50/hr
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
Apply to join Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab Team as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Starting $23.50/hr, M-F.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Kentucky, Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$85k across 659 listings, vs ~$92k nationally (45,434 listings).
Kentucky's cost-of-living index is 86.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$50k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $58k in an average-cost state — Kentucky ranks #9 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant-KORT- Louisville, KY (Shively) at Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab Team a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 20,105 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist Assistant roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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