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Upstream Rehabilitation
Bowling Green, Kentucky

Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$26-$33/hr

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Job Description

  • Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient Ortho
  • Grow Your Outpatient PTA Career with us!
  • Bowling Green, KY (Scottsville Rd)

Full Time, Part Time, & PRN Options Available

At Results Physiotherapy with Ascension - Saint Thomas, part of the Upstream Rehabilitation network, you’ll have the support, mentorship, and tools you need to thrive as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in a modern outpatient orthopedic setting.

We’re hiring full-time, part-time, and PRN Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) who are passionate about helping patients recover movement and return to the activities they love. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced clinician, you’ll find a collaborative environment, competitive pay, and a clear career path that grows with you.

Why Clinicians Choose Results

  • Competitive PTA compensation: $26.00 - $33.00+ per hour (negotiable, based on experience)
  • Sign-on bonus for full-time hires (up to $5,000)
  • Achievable monthly clinical incentive bonus program, over 90% of clinicians qualify
  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance (100% employer paid medical health insurance premium option available)
  • 401k with company match
  • Generous PTO (15 days) and 6.5 company-paid holidays
  • Structured onboarding, training, and gradual 12-week ramp up period for new-grad PTAs
  • 12-month one-on-one clinical mentorship program; grow and advance your skills with a seasoned Upstream clinician!
  • Robust continuing education and CEU opportunities through IAMT + $1500 annual allowance for external courses!
  • Free Medbridge account / ongoing access
  • Pathways for professional development and long-term career advancement

New for 2026! Upstream clinicians are supported by Generative AI Documentation Scribe – purpose-built AI technology that automatically generates compliant clinical documentation in real time, so you can stay fully present with your patients and deliver the meaningful, undivided care they deserve

  • A supportive team and leadership invested in your success
  • What You’ll Do as a Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Deliver hands-on, evidence-based care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist
  • Help patients improve mobility, strength, and function through individualized treatment plans
  • Track patient progress and collaborate closely with your clinical team
  • Foster positive relationships with patients, providers, and your local community
  • Continue your professional growth through Upstream’s mentorship and learning programs

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program (or upcoming graduate)
  • Active / pending Kentucky PTA license (or eligibility)
  • Schedule Options
  • Full Time (30-40 hours)
  • Part Time (1-29 hours)
  • PRN (1-19 hours, as needed)
  • A Better Place to Build Your PTA Career

Results (Ascension - Saint Thomas) is proud to be part of the Upstream Rehabilitation family of brands. When you join Upstream Rehabilitation, you get the strength of a national network with the feel of a local clinic. Our central support teams handle the administrative work, so you can focus on what matters most — the patient in front of you.

With more than 1,200 clinics across 26 brand partners, we lead the industry in clinical outcomes. We leverage data, technology, and innovative tools to reduce administrative burden and support your success. You’ll join an incredible community of clinicians who shape our culture, support one another, and have fun along the way. It’s easy to see why so many Physical Therapist Assistants grow at Upstream!

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.

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Estimated pay ranges listed above are based on several factors including but not limited to your pay class, experience, background and geographic location of the clinic.

Benefits and eligibility are dependent on employment status and pay class (full-time, part-time, or PRN). Specific details will be provided during the hiring process.

Clinic Address: 1725 Scottsville Rd, Bowling Green, Kentucky 42104

Upstream Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment where our differences are celebrated for the value they bring to our communities, our patients and our teammates. Upstream Rehabilitation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other status protected under applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver hands-on, evidence-based physical therapy care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Collaborate with the clinical team to track patient progress and improve patient mobility, strength, and function.

Key Skills

Orthopedic physical therapyPatient careMobility assessmentTreatment planningEvidence-based practicePatient educationCollaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 33 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 12% have no call, 39% require no weekends.

In Kentucky, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$84k (116 salary observations; 477 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (7,156 salary observations; 29,836 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 ~$61k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $68k in an average-cost state. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top PTA Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution10 jobs · 9 employers

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<$60k
3
$60k-75k
0
$75k-90k
3
$90k-105k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution11 jobs · 9 employers

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1-2
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant

Ironside Human Resources · Reno, Nevada

$70k-$100k
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

Amedisys · West Bridgewater, Massachusetts

$47/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA (Home Health)

$41-$45/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

$27-$35/hr
+ 9 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.

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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

Sign-On Bonus ($5,000)
Medical Insurance (100% employer paid option)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k with Company Match
15 Days PTO
6.5 Paid Holidays
CEU Allowance ($1,500)