Pays $25 - $32/hrPhysical Therapist Assistant market median is ~$63k (13 jobs) · Top 25% in Physical Therapy for work-life (7.2/10, vs 19,850 in this specialty)

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Upstream Rehabilitation
Danville, Kentucky

Physical Therapist Assistant - Danville Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine

Physical Therapist Top 25% in Physical TherapyFull-Time
Posted 3mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

Outpatient ortho PTA in Danville, KY. $25-32/hr. $1500 CME. Flexible schedule. Physician interaction. 401k match. Great benefits.

Join Upstream Rehabilitation as a Physical Therapist Assistant - Danville Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in Danville, Kentucky. Integrity Rehab Group is an industry leading therapy management company that partners with physician practices across the nation. In partnering with Danville Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine we have become a preferred outpatient orthopedic therapy service provider to the Danville, KY community.

Requirements

  • Current or pending PTA license.
  • Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
  • CPR certified.
  • Follow @Lifeatupstream on Instagram, and check out our LinkedIn company page to learn more about what it’s like to be part of the #upstreamfamily.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $25 - $32/hr.
  • CME allowance: $1,500.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.

Work with Upstream Rehabilitation in Danville, Kentucky.

Key Responsibilities

Provide remarkable patient experiences through comprehensive evidence-based treatment in an outpatient orthopedic setting. Coordinate patient-centered care while building strong relationships with physician partners to ensure exceptional outcomes.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

CPR

Key Skills

Patient-centered careEvidence-based treatmentOrthopedic therapyPatient experienceClinical coordination

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Kentucky, Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$86k across 259 listings, vs ~$91k nationally (19,259 listings).

Kentucky's cost-of-living index is 86.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$59k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $69k in an average-cost state — Kentucky ranks #9 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant - Danville Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine at Upstream Rehabilitation a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 19,850 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist Assistant roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 13 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution25 jobs · 15 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
67% this job
Sign-on bonus
39%
Loan repayment
33%

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About Upstream Rehabilitation

Hospitals and Health Care
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Annual Continuing Education Benefit $1500
Free MedBridge Subscription
Flexible Work Schedules
PTO
Holiday Pay
Health Insurance
Pharmacy Benefits
Dental Insurance