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Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab Team
Louisville, Kentucky

Physical Therapist Assistant -KORT- Louisville, KY (Fern Creek)

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

starting at $23 /hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

  • Position: Physical Therapist Assistant- Fern Creek
  • Location:9368 Cedar Center Way Louisville, KY 40291
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday
  • Compensation: starting at $23.50/hour and up commensurate with experience
  • Incentives: potential for sign on bonuses and unlimited student debt relief program

Our KORT Physical Therapy outpatient orthopedic center is seeking a licensed physical therapist assistant (PTA) to provide top-notch patient care to patients of all ages and abilities.

Our highly trained and respected clinical team provides treatment services that maximize functionality and promote the best optimal outcomes for our patients. We take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience, helping all of our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love.

  • Why Join Us: (for full-time at 32+ hours)
  • Comprehensive benefits package and company matching 401(k) plans
  • Industrywide unmatched continuing education (CEU) program with unlimited access to CEU courses, national certifications and more
  • Indefinite student debt benefit program
  • Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews

Responsibilities

Responsible for patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by State Practice Act.

Implement, with minimal supervision, high quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers and facilities in accordance with the principals and practices of physical therapy and with Select Medical policies and procedures

Maintain positive level of interaction with centers and patients, and enhance and expand client relations with centers and their staff.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

College graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program

Outpatient clinical rotation if a current student

Outpatient experience within the last 3 years if practicing clinician

Passed a national examination for PTAs certified by the CAPTE

Valid state physical therapist assistant (PTA) license (or license in process)

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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Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Orthopedic rehabilitationClinical documentationPatient assessmentTreatment planningFunctional outcome measurement

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Kentucky, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$84k (167 salary observations; 907 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (10,394 salary observations; 56,600 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)). 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 -KORT- Louisville, KY (Fern Creek) at Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab Team a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top PTA Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution10 jobs

3
<$65k
5
$65k-80k
1
$87k
1
$96k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks11 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
73% this job
Sign-on bonus
64% this job
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Compassus · Olympia, Washington

$29.6-$46.07/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant (F/T)

Interface Rehab · Gardena, California

$38-$42/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millville Delaware

$27-$35/hr
+ 9 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 60% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

  • No weekends

Living in Louisville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$277k
Typical market rent
$1,353/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.1
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab Team

Hospitals and Health Care
Louisville, KY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus (potential)
Unlimited student debt relief program
Comprehensive benefits package
Company matching 401(k)
Industrywide unmatched continuing education (CEU) program
Indefinite student debt benefit program
Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews