- Open jobs
- 4
- Agencies hiring
- 3
- Median pay in listings
- $43.63/hour
- Pay range
- $38.13 – $54.11/hour
- Median wage in Kentucky (BLS)
- $29.56/hour
Physical Therapist Physical Therapy Assistant in Maysville, Kentucky
Physical Therapist Physical Therapy Assistant in Paris, Kentucky
Rehab | Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapy Assistant - Outpatient
Physical Therapist Assistant pay in Kentucky
The median wage for Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in Kentucky is $29.56 per hour ($61,485 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $43.63/hour, from $38.13 to $54.11. Travel and contract jobs often pay more than staff positions because they include housing and meal stipends.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Pay in listings is converted to an hourly rate assuming 36–40 hours a week.
License and requirements
Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from Kentucky; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.
Agencies hiring for Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in Kentucky
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Atlas MedStaff | 2 | $51.41/hr |
| AHS Staffing | 1 | $38.56/hr |
| GHR Healthcare | 1 | $38.13/hr |
Cities with the most Physical Therapist Assistant jobs
Maysville (1), Paris (1), Louisville (1), Frankfort (1)
FAQ
How much does a Physical Therapist Assistant make in Kentucky?
The median wage for Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in Kentucky is $29.56 per hour (about $61,485 a year), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Physical Therapist Assistant jobs listed on ReferHire pay a median of $43.63 per hour.
How many Physical Therapist Assistant jobs are open in Kentucky?
4 Physical Therapist Assistant jobs from 3 staffing agencies are open on ReferHire right now.
What license do I need?
Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from Kentucky; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.