Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Listed compensation
$33-$42/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Competitive salary
- Now Hiring: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Shelbyville, KY
- Setting: Long-Term Care Community
- Schedule: Full-Time - Very Competitive Compensation Package!
Area's Top Compensation Plan, PTO, and Benefit Offerings!
A respected long-term care community in Shelbyville, KY is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join their rehabilitation team.
The PTA Will Play a Key Role In
- Supporting residents in achieving their mobility and functional goals
- Working collaboratively with a skilled therapy team
- Encouraging a positive, resident-centered therapy experience
- Building strong relationships with residents and their families
Position Highlights
- Competitive compensation
- Supportive work culture with a team-first approach
- A resident-focused environment that values quality of care
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
Qualifications
- Active PTA license in the state of Indiana
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
- Passion for improving the lives of seniors in a long-term care setting
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and become part of a community that truly feels like home. Let’s work together to help residents stay active, confident, and thriving every day.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits(Full Time Status Only)
Key Responsibilities
Support residents in achieving mobility and functional goals while working collaboratively with the therapy team. Encourage a positive, resident-centered therapy experience and build strong relationships with residents and their families.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Kentucky, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$84k (197 salary observations; 823 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,410 salary observations; 61,614 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $86k in an average-cost state. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $69k–$87k | Physical Therapy median $63k (middle half $61k–$64k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Kentucky vs national | $84k median in Kentucky | $94k nationally (−10%)197 state / 12,410 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$86k in purchasing power | Kentucky index 90.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Kentucky | 343 active | 21,586 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Kentucky Physical Therapist listings: 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 21% offer loan repayment356 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,740 in the last 30 days | 4,063 the 30 days before (+90%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Top PTA Jobs
7 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
7 jobs · 2 employersAnnual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution
7 jobs · 2 employersHigher = better work-life balance
Physical Therapist Assistant
Quincy Medical Group · Quincy, Illinois
Physical Therapist Assistant-KORT-Brandenburg, KY
Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab Team · Brandenburg, Kentucky
Float Physical Therapist Assistant-KORT-Louisville, KY
$23.5-$26/hrPhysical Therapist Assistant- KORT- Louisville, KY
Starting at $23/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in Shelbyville
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $299k
- Typical market rent
- $1,639/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 27 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 93.1
- State income tax
- Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.