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Gastonia, North Carolina

Home Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50-$70/hr

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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

Strength trainingCare plan implementationTime management

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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in North Carolina?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$104k–$146kPhysical 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 powerNorth Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in North Carolina737 active21,590 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusNorth Carolina Physical Therapist listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 26% offer loan repayment770 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,550 in the last 30 days4,337 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 Worldsilver tier, 72/100Top Employers work-life index8 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top PTA Jobs

13 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

10 jobs
1
$69k
6
$70k-80k
1
$80k
2
$85k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

11 jobs
401k / retirement match
82%
CME allowance
45%
Sign-on bonus
18% this job
Loan repayment
9%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health

UnitedHealth Group · Durham, North Carolina

$61k-$92k
#2

PTA Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health

UnitedHealth Group · Charlotte, North Carolina

$28-$42/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$58k-$80k
#4

Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant | Westminster Rehab

$29-$38/hr
+ 11 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Therapy World

Hospitals and Health Care
Rock Hill, South Carolina
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Flexible schedule

Living in Gastonia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$275k
Typical market rent
$1,483/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.