Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) – Powerback

Job ID: 54458
Location: Middletown, Kentucky, USA
Employer: Powerback
Job Type: Casual / Per Diem
Work Environment: In-Facility
Salary: $30.00–$35.00 per hour

Physical Therapy Assistant Job Opportunity in Kentucky

Powerback is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Middletown, Kentucky. This casual/per diem position is an opportunity for a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to provide patient-centered rehabilitation services and help patients restore, maintain, and improve their physical abilities.

Powerback provides physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapy services across skilled nursing centers, assisted and independent living facilities, outpatient clinics, and home-based care settings. The organization has more than four decades of experience delivering personalized rehabilitation and wellness services.

Key Benefits

Powerback offers a range of benefits and professional development opportunities, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible full-time employees
• Dental and vision benefits for eligible part-time employees
• Paid time off for full-time and part-time team members
• Clinical mentorship program for new graduates
• Free continuing education units (CEUs) through Medbridge
• Visa and Green Card sponsorship support, where applicable
• Relocation assistance
• Journey Travel Program opportunities across the United States
• Employee discounts on wireless/TV services, home, auto, renters and pet insurance
• Childcare and eldercare benefits
• PowerZone Employee Recognition Program
• Clinicians in Action professional development opportunities

Physical Therapy Assistant Responsibilities

As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), you will work under the direction of the rehabilitation team and help patients achieve their recovery and mobility goals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Implement physical therapy programs and treatment plans developed by the supervising Physical Therapist
• Provide physical therapy treatments and therapeutic activities
• Help patients restore, reinforce, and enhance their physical abilities
• Deliver individualized, patient-centered rehabilitation services
• Monitor and respond to individual patient needs
• Promote a caring, compassionate, and supportive treatment environment
• Collaborate with Physical Therapists and other healthcare professionals
• Support patients and their families throughout the rehabilitation process
• Make appropriate referrals and communicate with other members of the healthcare team when needed
• Maintain a strong focus on patient safety, quality care, and positive outcomes

Reporting To: Director of Rehabilitation
Work Setting: In Facility

About Powerback

Powerback Rehabilitation delivers recovery, rehabilitation, respiratory, and wellness services to patients across the United States. Its approach focuses on integrated and individualized care designed to help patients move better, feel better, breathe better, and live better.

Powerback emphasizes professional growth, clinical development, teamwork, and patient-centered care. The company also promotes opportunities for clinicians to advance their careers and expand their professional expertise.

Hiring Process

Powerback has designed a streamlined hiring process:

1. Complete the online application, which typically takes approximately three minutes.
2. Qualified applicants can expect an initial response within one business day.
3. If qualifications are met, a recruiter will conduct a brief phone conversation, generally within 2–3 business days.
4. Qualified candidates are presented to the hiring manager.
5. The hiring manager contacts the candidate to schedule an interview.
6. Following the interview, the hiring manager makes a hiring decision as quickly as possible, with the goal of completing the process within the same week.
7. Candidates selected to move forward will be contacted promptly regarding the next steps.

Physical Therapy Assistant Qualifications

To qualify for this Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) position, candidates must:

• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program recognized/certified by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
• Hold a valid Physical Therapist Assistant license or be eligible for licensure as required by the state of practice

Salary

Pay Range: $30.00–$35.00 per hour

Actual compensation may depend on qualifications, experience, location, and other applicable factors.