Physical Therapist Assistant

Upstream Rehabilitation•Owensboro, KY

7d•$28 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Benchmark Physical Therapy, part of the Upstream Rehabilitation network, is hiring Physical Therapist Assistants for a modern outpatient orthopedic setting in Owensboro, Kentucky. Full-time, part-time, and PRN schedule options are available. The role offers support, mentorship, training, and opportunities for professional growth, and is open to recent graduates as well as experienced clinicians. The Physical Therapist Assistant delivers hands-on, evidence-based care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. The assistant helps patients recover movement and return to activities they enjoy by supporting individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, and function. The position also involves tracking patient progress and collaborating with the clinical team while building positive relationships with patients, providers, and the local community. New graduates receive structured onboarding, training, and a gradual 12-week ramp-up period. Clinicians also have access to a 12-month one-on-one mentorship program, continuing education and CEU opportunities, learning resources, and career advancement pathways. Upstream provides central administrative support and technology, including a generative AI documentation scribe designed to generate compliant clinical documentation in real time.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program, or be an upcoming graduate.
Active or pending Kentucky PTA license, or eligibility for licensure.

Responsibilities

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 the clinical team.
Foster positive relationships with patients, providers, and the local community.
Continue professional growth through Upstream’s mentorship and learning programs.

Benefits

Competitive compensation of $28.00–$34.00+ per hour, negotiable based on experience.
Sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 for full-time hires.
Monthly clinical incentive bonus program; over 90% of clinicians qualify.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with an option for a 100% employer-paid medical health insurance premium.
401(k) with company match.
15 days of PTO and 6.5 company-paid holidays.
Structured onboarding, training, and a gradual 12-week ramp-up period for new-graduate PTAs.
12-month one-on-one clinical mentorship program.
Continuing education and CEU opportunities through IAMT, plus a $1,500 annual allowance for external courses.
Free Medbridge account and ongoing access.
Professional development and long-term career advancement pathways.
Generative AI documentation scribe for clinicians, new for 2026.