Pays $64k-$88k — Physical Therapist Assistant market median is ~$63k (15 jobs)
Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant-Per Diem
About the Role
Per diem home health PTA role in Elizabethtown, KY. Pay per visit $41-$57. Annual range $64K-$87.5K.
Join CenterWell as a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant – Per Diem in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $64K - $87.5K
- Paid time off
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Employee assistance program
- Business travel and accident insurance
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- On-site position.
- No weekends required.
This position offers weekends off. Work with CenterWell in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant will administer physical therapy treatment plans to patients in their homes to help them regain strength and independence. They are responsible for documenting clinical records and coordinating with the Physical Therapist regarding patient progress and equipment needs.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current state license to practice Physical Therapy and possess a valid driver's license with reliable transportation. A current CPR certification and experience working with the geriatric population are also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 35 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% have no call, 51% require no weekends.
In Kentucky, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$86k (206 salary observations; 681 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (19,903 salary observations; 45,283 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; 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 ~$76k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $84k in an average-cost state. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.9/10 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...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 15 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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