Physical Therapist Assistant

3 days ago
Berea, KentuckyFull TimePhysical Therapy
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join Commonwealth Hand & Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient, Mentorship in United States. Commonwealth Hand and Physical Therapy is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and skilled Physical Therapist Assistant to join our dynamic outpatient clinic team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping patients achieve optimal function and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

  • will have a passion for helping patients achieve optimal function and quality of life.

Benefits & Compensation

  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Commonwealth Hand & Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient, Mentorship.

Key Skills

Physical therapy treatmentExercise instructionManual therapy techniquesActivities of daily livingPatient observationClinical documentationPatient-centered careCommunicationInterpersonal skillsTreatment planning

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate's degree from an accredited PTA program and possess a current Kentucky PTA license or be eligible for one. Additionally, a CPR certification and strong interpersonal skills are required for this patient-centered role.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Physical Therapist Assistant position at Commonwealth Hand & Physical Therapy includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Physical Therapy position at Commonwealth Hand & Physical Therapy is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Berea, Kentucky.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physical therapy treatment, Exercise instruction, Manual therapy techniques, Activities of daily living, Patient observation, Clinical documentation, Patient-centered care, Communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist Assistant will assist in evaluating patient daily living skills and capacities while providing physical therapy treatments including exercise and manual therapy. They are responsible for observing patient progress, reporting findings to the Physical Therapist, and collaboratin...

Benefits package: Generous Paid Time Off, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401(k) with 4% Employer Match, Structured Mentorship, Career Development. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Commonwealth Hand & Physical Therapy

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
Lexington, Kentucky
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Benefits & Perks

Generous Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) with 4% Employer Match
Structured Mentorship
Career Development

Protective Factors (3)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Supportive environment (Culture alignment key)

Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

3d ago

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