Home Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$50-$70/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Benefits
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
About the Role
THRIVE NOW THERAPY LLC is looking for a passionate and dedicated Home Physical Therapist Assistant to join our growing team in Gastonia, NC. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in patients' lives by delivering high-quality, one-on-one physical therapy care right in the comfort of their homes. If you're a motivated PTA who thrives in an independent work environment, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Provide in-home physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist
- Implement individualized care plans focused on improving patient mobility, strength, and function
- Monitor and document patient progress, updating care plans as directed by the supervising PT
- Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs and injury prevention techniques
- Coordinate with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure continuity and quality of patient care
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory standards
- Travel to patient homes throughout the Gastonia, NC area to deliver scheduled therapy sessions
Requirements
- Associate's degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
- Active PTA licensure in the state of North Carolina
- Previous home health or outpatient physical therapy experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and rehabilitation techniques
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients and care teams
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for home visits
- Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage a flexible caseload independently
About Us
THRIVE NOW THERAPY LLC is a trusted provider of home-based therapy services dedicated to helping patients across the Gastonia, NC area regain independence and improve their quality of life.
Our patients love the personalized, compassionate care they receive in the comfort of their own homes, and our therapists love the autonomy and meaningful connections that come with this unique care setting.
At THRIVE NOW THERAPY LLC, we invest in our team and foster a supportive environment where clinicians can truly thrive.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In North Carolina, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (507 salary observations; 1,981 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,948 salary observations; 63,515 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $132k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $104k–$146k | Physical Therapy median $66k (middle half $64k–$73k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| North Carolina vs national | $90k median in North Carolina | $94k nationally (−4%)507 state / 12,948 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$132k in purchasing power | North Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in North Carolina | 737 active | 21,590 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | North Carolina Physical Therapist listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 26% offer loan repayment770 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,550 in the last 30 days | 4,337 the 30 days before (+74%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Therapy World | silver tier, 72/100 | Top Employers work-life index8 active listings |
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