Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$33-$37/hr

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Job Description

Responsibilities

Weekly pay, health and dental after your first month, student loan repayment, a competitive 401(k) match, and more! Make a living while you make a difference at Trilogy Health Services – a senior living provider with the continuous goal of being the Best Healthcare Company in The Midwest.

Qualifications

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), under the direction of a Physical Therapist, is responsible for providing therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position's qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards.

Implements treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists, including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, and modalities (e. g., heat, cold, electrical stimulation).

Observes patient responses to therapy, document their progress, and report findings and any concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist.

Observes and maintain up-to-date documentation related to patients’ responses to therapy, document their progress, and report findings to the supervising Physical Therapist.

Provides instructions to patients and their families on exercise techniques, safety precautions, and strategies to support continued progress at home.

Supports Physical Therapists in evaluating patient needs and progress, providing additional observations and insights.

  • Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Education: Associate DegreeExperience: 0-1 years
  • Licenses and CertificationsMust have and maintain a current, valid state PTA licensure or certification
  • Current valid CPR certification, preferred Travel: Yes. Minimally, as required (Typically less than 10%)

The Synchrony Advantage

Whether you’re looking for a new chapter, a change of pace, or a helping hand, Trilogy is committed to being the best place that you’ve ever belonged.

Six months of training, orientation and fun!

We believe in setting our employees up for success. That’s why your first six months are referred to as your “blue-badge” period – a time where you are encouraged to ask questions, ask for help when needed, and familiarize yourself with the company culture. Even when your blue badge period ends, you can rest assured that the Trilogy team will always have your back.

Get in Touch

Angel (502) 289-5974

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient documentationPatient educationInterdisciplinary collaborationPhysical therapy support

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Kentucky, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (164 salary observations; 872 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,282 salary observations; 53,962 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 ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $81k in an average-cost state. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top PTA Jobs

7 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution7 jobs · 6 employers

2
$52k
3
$69k
2
$73k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution7 jobs · 6 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

Aquacare & Fitness Forum Physical Therapy · Millsboro, Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millville Delaware

Aquacare & Fitness Forum Physical Therapy · Millville, Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#3

Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant

$28-$33/hr
#4

Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant

$28-$33/hr
+ 5 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Bowling Green

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$265k
Typical market rent
$1,252/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.2
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Bowling Green, KY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Weekly Pay
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Student Loan Repayment
401(k) Match
Six Months Training & Orientation