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Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab Team
Georgetown, Kentucky

Physical Therapist Assistant-KORT- Georgetown, KY

Physical Therapist AssistantNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

Starting at $23 /hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

  • Full Time opportunity with KORT Physical Therapy!
  • We are seeking a Full Time Physical Therapist Assisant for outpatient center in Georgetown, KY!
  • 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 from pediatric to geriatric.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

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

Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification

Preferred Qualifications

Outpatient Clinical Rotation If Current Student

  • Outpatient experience in the last 3 years if not a student.
  • 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 rehabilitationClinical documentationPatient assessmentTreatment planning

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Kentucky, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (199 salary observations; 947 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,385 salary observations; 67,385 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 ~$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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Kentucky?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistantranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$40k–$50kPhysical Therapy median $64k (middle half $61k–$64k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Kentucky vs national$85k median in Kentucky$94k nationally (−9%)199 state / 12,385 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$50k in purchasing powerKentucky index 90.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Kentucky346 active21,954 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedKentucky physical therapist listings (all specialties): 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 22% offer loan repayment358 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,906 in the last 30 days4,367 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant-KORT- Georgetown, KY 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

12 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

11 jobs · 9 employers
3
<$55k
1
$62k
4
$65k-75k
2
$75k-85k
1
$85k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

11 jobs · 9 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
73% this job
Sign-on bonus
45%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$24.71-$41.03/hr
#2

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$26.74-$40.11/hr
#3

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$25-$37.5/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA (59268)

$30-$35/hr
+ 10 more · ranked by pay

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
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About Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab Team

Hospitals and Health Care
Louisville, KY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Continuing Education Program
Certification and specialist programs
Leadership training program
Company match 401K
Generous paid time off
PPO Insurance

Living in Georgetown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$315k
Typical market rent
$1,581/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.9
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 · Lexington-Fayette, KY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.