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Signature HealthCARE
Louisville, Kentucky

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

About Us

Signature HealthCARE at Rockford Rehab & Wellness Center is a 110-bed facility that offers a wide array of services from short-term rehabilitation to traditional long-term care. It is our mission as a family-based organization to revolutionize the healthcare industry through a culture of resident centered healthcare services, personalized spirituality, and real quality of life initiatives.

Signature HealthCARE is a family-based healthcare company offering integrated services across multiple states. Our continuum of care includes skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted and memory care, and home-based services supported by innovative technologies like telehealth and Care. ai-enabled solutions.

We are committed to advancing person-directed care and quality outcomes. Many of our facilities continue to receive high performance ratings and accreditations. As an award-winning organization recognized over the years by national outlets such as U.S. News & World Report, we take pride in fostering compassionate care environments and being an employer of choice in the healthcare industry.

Overview

Are you looking for a mission-purpose driven career where you are part of a team that makes a difference in peoples’ lives every day?

Signature Rehab is dedicated to providing top rehab care to residents of Signature HealthCARE nursing homes nationwide, as well as other individuals on an outpatient basis.

A growing number of Signature centers are earning Five-Star ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. We were also named one of Modern Healthcare’s “Best Places to Work” three times! Signature’s culture is unparalleled and founded on three pillars: Learning, Spirituality, and Innovation.

Come see what the revolution is all about!

How You Will Make a Difference

Under Signature Rehab’s integrated care model rehabilitative therapist work closely with other clinical caregivers to ensure residents and patients make a full recovery and a timely return to the activities they enjoy.

What You Need to Make a Difference

  • We are recruiting for a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team. Requirements for consideration include:
  • Graduate of accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program, culminating in a minimum of an Associate’s Degree.
  • A Valid Physical Therapy Assistant license in the state where services are rendered.

Our exceptional Benefits Package and Signature Perks include the following and more!

Live with Purpose at Signature HealthCARE

  • Our exceptional benefits and Signature Perks are designed to support your health, wealth, and well-being, including:
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
  • First Stop Health Virtual Healthcare
  • 401(k) & Roth 401(k)
  • Company-Paid & Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday Incentive Pay
  • Tuition Reimbursement & Tuition Discounts with Select Universities
  • Student Debt Assistance (eligible SNF RNs & LPNs)
  • Uniform Allowance
  • Partner Perks Discount Program
  • Perfect Attendance Program
  • Pay Advance & Next Day Pay
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Support Beyond Benefits with VitalLink and the Signature Inspire Foundation
  • At Signature HealthCARE, our team members are empowered—not just encouraged—to use their talents and abilities to solve problems.
  • Our culture is built on three pillars: Learning, Spirituality, and Intra-preneurship.
  • Each pillar has dedicated initiatives that strengthen our culture and create opportunities for growth.

Come see what the revolution is all about!

Signature HealthCARE is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all applicants and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will work closely with clinical caregivers to provide rehabilitative therapy to residents and patients. They are responsible for ensuring patients make a full recovery and return to their daily activities.

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program with at least an Associate's Degree. A valid Physical Therapy Assistant license in the state of service is required.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Patient careClinical documentationResident-centered careGeriatric careTherapeutic exerciseMobility assistanceInterdisciplinary collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Kentucky, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (228 salary observations; 847 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,723 salary observations; 56,085 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).

Top PTA Jobs

15 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution14 jobs · 10 employers

5
<$55k
0
$55k-65k
6
$65k-75k
0
$75k-85k
3
$85k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs · 10 employers

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

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Enloe Health · Chico, California

$34.02-$45.93/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Center Well · Peachtree City, Georgia

$64k-$88k
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (FT)

$38-$42/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$30-$36/hr
+ 13 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

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 Signature HealthCARE

Hospitals and Health Care
Louisville, KY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
First Stop Health Virtual Healthcare
401(k) & Roth 401(k)
Company-Paid & Voluntary Life Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday Incentive Pay
Tuition Reimbursement & Tuition Discounts with Select Universities
Student Debt Assistance (eligible SNF RNs & LPNs)