Physical Therapy Assistant; LPTA), Long Term Acute Care
Memorial Physician Practices · Louisville, Kentucky · Posted Jun 16, 2026
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Position: Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA), Long Term Acute Care
Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) - Long-Term Acute Care
Kindred Hospital Louisville
Full Time | Day Shifts
$2500 Sign-On Bonus
How you'll contribute
- Implements treatment plan developed by supervising therapist using appropriate modalities.
- Seeks consultation as necessary.
- Monitors patient responses to the treatment plan.
- Regularly communicates patient progress and possible goal revisions to the physical therapist.
- Documents services provided and patient response/progress.
- Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
- Assists with patient discharge planning.
- Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community support programs.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What We Are Looking For
Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, provides physical therapy services to patients needing to develop, recover and maintain physical mobility/function.
- Associate's degree required.
- Graduate of a PhAC program or equivalent.
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of KY.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
EEOC Statement
Kindred Hospital Louisville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kindred Hospital Louisville is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Contact
Recruiter:
Melissa Gilbert
Email: meliss
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