Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient
About The Position
Results Physiotherapy with Ascension - Saint Thomas, part of the Upstream Rehabilitation network, is hiring Physical Therapist Assistants for a modern outpatient orthopedic setting in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Full-time, part-time, and PRN options are available. The position is suited to recent graduates and experienced clinicians, offering a collaborative environment, mentorship, training, and opportunities for career development. The Physical Therapist Assistant provides hands-on, evidence-based care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. The role helps patients recover movement and improve mobility, strength, and function through individualized treatment plans, while tracking progress and collaborating with the clinical team. Upstream provides central administrative support so clinicians can focus on patient care, along with clinical mentorship, continuing education, and professional advancement opportunities. New for 2026, clinicians will have access to 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 one.
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 pay 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 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 access for clinicians, new for 2026.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
