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Rehab | Physical Therapist Assistant

GHR HealthcareFrankfort, KYTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Frankfort, KY
Job type
Travel
Profession
Physical Therapist Assistant
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 2, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$38.13
Weekly
$1,525
Yearly (full-time)
$79,300
Start date
October 5, 2026

This job pays about $38.13/hour — 29% above the median for Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in Kentucky ($29.56/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in Kentucky right now

  • 4 open Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in Kentucky from 3 agencies.
  • Pay in these listings: $38.13 – $54.11/hour, median $43.63/hour.
  • Typical Physical Therapist Assistant pay in Kentucky: $29.56/hour ($61,485/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: Atlas MedStaff ($51.41/hour across 2 jobs).

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Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Home Health | Frankfort, Kentucky

Join our home health care team as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) serving patients throughout Frankfort and surrounding Woodford, Mercer, and Anderson counties. This Kentucky home health opportunity allows you to provide meaningful, patient-centered physical therapy and rehabilitation in the comfort of patients’ homes while supporting mobility, independence, and quality of life. Based in Frankfort, Kentucky’s charming capital city, you’ll enjoy a welcoming community with historic character and convenient access to the surrounding Bluegrass region.

Home Health PTA Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,470–$1,580
  • Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, with patient visits throughout Woodford, Mercer, and Anderson counties
  • Healthcare Setting: Home health
  • Schedule: Monday through Friday, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Shift Duration: 8-hour shifts
  • Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Start Date: October 5, 2026
  • Assignment Duration: Approximately 16 weeks, through January 25, 2027
  • Weekend/On-Call: No regular weekend or on-call requirement indicated
  • Additional Support: Mileage reimbursement between patient visits is provided
  • Dress Code: Solid-color scrubs

Physical Therapist Assistant Job Requirements

  • Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant or physical therapy assistant program
  • Current Physical Therapist Assistant licensure or authorization to practice in Kentucky
  • At least 1 year of experience in home health, outpatient rehabilitation, or a comparable physical therapy setting
  • Strong clinical judgment, organization, and time-management skills
  • Ability to travel independently between patient homes throughout the assigned service area
  • Excellent patient communication and clinical documentation skills
  • Experience with home health care documentation systems is preferred

Home Health Physical Therapy Responsibilities

  • Provide physical therapy treatment under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist
  • Deliver individualized home health rehabilitation services in patients’ homes
  • Assist patients with therapeutic exercises, mobility training, transfers, balance activities, and functional tasks
  • Monitor patient progress and communicate changes in condition to the supervising Physical Therapist and interdisciplinary care team
  • Educate patients and caregivers on safe mobility techniques, home exercise programs, and strategies that support independence
  • Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with home health standards
  • Coordinate patient visits efficiently across Woodford, Mercer, and Anderson counties
  • Support weekly productivity expectations of approximately 30 points while maintaining high-quality patient care

Apply now to join our home health rehabilitation team and make a meaningful difference for patients throughout Frankfort and the surrounding Kentucky communities.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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