Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant - Float
Listed compensation
$28-$33/hr
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- Full-Time
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Job Description
- Float Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient Ortho
- Grow Your Outpatient PTA Career with us!
- Bowling Green, KY
- This is a float position offering the opportunity to treat across multiple clinic locations in Bowling Green
Full Time, Part Time, & PRN options available
At Results Physiotherapy with Ascension - Saint Thomas, part of the Upstream Rehabilitation network, you’ll have the support, mentorship, and tools you need to thrive as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in a modern outpatient orthopedic setting.
We’re hiring full-time, part-time, and PRN Float Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) who are passionate about helping patients recover movement and return to the activities they love. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced clinician, you’ll find a collaborative environment, competitive pay, and a clear career path that grows with you.
- Why Clinicians Choose Results
- Competitive PTA compensation: $28.00 - $33.00 per hour
- Sign-on bonus for full-time hires (up to $5,000)
- Achievable monthly clinical incentive bonus program, over 90% of clinicians qualify
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance (100% employer paid medical health insurance premium option available)
- 401k with company match
- Generous PTO (15 days) and 6.5 company-paid holidays
- Structured onboarding, training, and gradual 12-week ramp up period for new-grad PTAs
12-month one-on-one clinical mentorship program; grow and advance your skills with a seasoned Upstream clinician!
- Robust continuing education and CEU opportunities through IAMT + $1500 annual allowance for external courses!
- Free Medbridge account / ongoing access
- Pathways for professional development and long-term career advancement
New for 2026! Upstream clinicians are supported by Generative AI Documentation Scribe – purpose-built AI technology that automatically generates compliant clinical documentation in real time, so you can stay fully present with your patients and deliver the meaningful, undivided care they deserve
- A supportive team and leadership invested in your success
- What You’ll Do as a Float Physical Therapist Assistant
- Provide float coverage across multiple (2-3) clinic locations in Bowling Green
- Deliver hands-on, evidence-based care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist
- Help patients improve mobility, strength, and function through individualized treatment plans
- Track patient progress and collaborate closely with your clinical team
- Foster positive relationships with patients, providers, and your local community
- Continue your professional growth through Upstream’s mentorship and learning programs
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program (or upcoming graduate)
- Active / pending Kentucky PTA license (or eligibility)
- Schedule Options
- Full Time (30-40 hours)
- Part Time (1-29 hours)
- PRN (1-19 hours, as needed)
- A Better Place to Build Your PTA Career
Results (Ascension - Saint Thomas) is proud to be part of the Upstream Rehabilitation family of brands. When you join Upstream Rehabilitation, you get the strength of a national network with the feel of a local clinic. Our central support teams handle the administrative work, so you can focus on what matters most — the patient in front of you.
With more than 1,200 clinics across 26 brand partners, we lead the industry in clinical outcomes. We leverage data, technology, and innovative tools to reduce administrative burden and support your success. You’ll join an incredible community of clinicians who shape our culture, support one another, and have fun along the way. It’s easy to see why so many Physical Therapist Assistants grow at Upstream!
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Estimated pay ranges listed above are based on several factors including but not limited to your pay class, experience, background and geographic location of the clinic.
Benefits and eligibility are dependent on employment status and pay class (full-time, part-time, or PRN). Specific details will be provided during the hiring process.
Key Responsibilities
Provide float coverage across multiple clinic locations to deliver hands-on, evidence-based physical therapy care. Collaborate with the clinical team to develop individualized treatment plans that improve patient mobility, strength, and function.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Kentucky, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$83k (47 salary observations; 165 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (12,215 salary observations; 28,310 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$63k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k in an average-cost state. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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