Physical Therapist Assistant-KORT- Louisville, KY (Shively)

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

Starting at $23 /hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Physical Therapist Assisant for outpatient center in Louisville, KY (Shively)!

Experience the power of physical therapy! Our community-oriented physical therapist Assistant center is looking for a compassionate, caring and driven licensed physical therapist to provide exceptional 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 utilize a variety of evidence-based treatments and manual therapy techniques to create individualized treatment plans focused on helping each patient achieve their specific goals and get back to the things that are important to them.

Our work environment offers a great opportunity to provide skilled care to patients and grow with the nation’s leader in outpatient physical therapy and rehabilitation.

Unique Location/Job Details: This is a diverse orthopedic practice that sees a diverse patient mix.

Hours: Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00a. m. and 6:00p. m.

  • Hourly rate: Starting at $23.50 per hour and up commensurate with experience
  • Industry-leading continuing education opportunities.
  • Diverse patient mix including sports medicine.
  • Ask about our learning opportunities including journal clubs and study groups.
  • Mentorship and career development programs.
  • We offer excellent benefits including.
  • An unmatched Continuing Education Program.
  • Certification and specialist programs.
  • Leadership training program.
  • Company match 401K.
  • Generous paid time off.
  • PPO Insurance.

Responsibilities

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

Possesses training and education which allows him/her to assist the Physical Therapist in carrying out prescribed treatment program.

Implements, 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.

Develops treatment plans, supervises assistants and aides, contributes to case management, and provides quality patient care.

Maintains positive level of interaction with facilities and clients. Enhances and expands client relations with facilities and their staff.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

A valid state license (where applicable), registration or certification as a Physical Therapist Assistant upon graduation (or purusing) from an approved curriculum for Physical Therapist Assistants, and having passed a national examination for Physical Therapist Assistants certified by the CAPTE.

Outpatient Clinical Rotation

State license and/or certification must be valid in the state in which the individual will practice.

Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (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.

  • Only real, authentic human replies are accepted. AI-generated applications will be rejected.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Orthopedic rehabilitationTreatment planningClinical documentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Kentucky, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (228 salary observations; 850 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,883 salary observations; 56,734 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)), so the posted ~$45k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $50k in an average-cost state. 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 (Shively) 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

10 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution10 jobs · 7 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks10 jobs · 7 employers

CME allowance
100% this job
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
90%

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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

Industry-leading continuing education
Mentorship and career development
Certification and specialist programs
Leadership training program
Company match 401K
Generous paid time off
PPO Insurance