Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$27-$33/hr
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Job Description
Join Our Team
Discover a workplace where patient care and your growth go hand in hand
At SEPT Physical Therapy, we’re committed to giving you the tools, support, and flexibility you need to provide exceptional care and grow in your career. We are excited to be seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join the team at our outpatient clinic.
- Company Story
- For over two decades, SEPT Physical Therapy has been where expertise meets compassion
We are a therapist-owned practice that has proudly served Western North Carolina since 1999. With over 15 outpatient clinics, our mission has always been simple: deliver exceptional care to our patients while supporting and valuing the clinicians who make it possible.
How We Do It
We optimize caseloads so you can give patients the focused care they deserve and can thrive while doing so
We are committed to your growth, offering mentorship and support for specialty training that aligns with your interests
We foster a collaborative environment to offer a comprehensive healthcare approach to ensure we provide only the highest quality of care and truly address our patients needs
- Job Overview & Work Site
- Position: Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
- Location: Asheville, NC
- Coverage needs: Full-time and PRN options are available
- Schedule: Flexible hours, No weekends
- Setting: Outpatient
- Pay: Listed alongside this posting
Benefits
- Our Benefits for Full-Time Employees include but are not limited to:
- Student Loan Assistance Program
- CEU Allowance
- 3 weeks of Front-Loaded PTO and 6 Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance available first month after start
- 401K with 50% employer match
- Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
- Employee assistance program with Counseling Services
- Additional voluntary coverages available
Part-Time Employees Are Entitled To
- 1.5 + weeks of Front-Loaded PTO and 6 Paid Holidays
- 401K with 50% employer match
PRN Employees Are Entitled To
- 401K with 50% employer match
- License & Experience
Requirements
- Graduate (or soon-to-be) from an accredited physical therapist assistant program
- Licensed Physical Therapist assistant or License-eligible
- Professional Development
- Participate in our Individualized Professional Development Program:
- Annual continued education allowance
- Graduated caseload ramp-up time
- Paid professional association dues
- Paid licensure renewal
- Unlimited MedBridge option
- New graduate mentoring and onboarding
The Work You Want to Do
Your passions shape your practice. Whether you’re most energized by orthopedics, sports rehab, balance and vestibular therapy, or another specialty area, we’ll support you in becoming the clinician you want to be.
Our Patients Drive Us
Our approach goes beyond treatment plans: we build trust, create meaningful connections, and support patients through every step of their recovery. Individualized care coupled with a warm and friendly environment promotes a superb patients experience.
Who We Treat
Our diverse caseload includes both non-surgical and post-operative patients, with cases spanning sports performance, joint and spine care, and opportunities to work in areas like neurologic and vestibular rehab.
The Next Step
If you’re looking for a clinic where your expertise is valued and your well-being is just as important as your work, we’d love to meet you. Apply today or reach out directly - we’re always happy to answer questions.
- Min
- USD $27.00/Hr.
- Max
- USD $33.00/Hr.
- Annual Incentive Bonus Up To
- USD $9,000.00/Yr.
Key Responsibilities
Provide exceptional physical therapy care to patients in an outpatient clinic setting. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver individualized treatment plans and support patient recovery.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In North Carolina, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (403 salary observations; 1,907 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,783 salary observations; 58,901 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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 ~$62k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $66k 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.3 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistant | ranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $56k–$69k | Physical Therapy median $66k (middle half $62k–$71k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| North Carolina vs national | $90k median in North Carolina | $94k nationally (−4%)403 state / 10,783 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$66k in purchasing power | North Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in North Carolina | 752 active | 21,875 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $9k sign-on · loan repayment | North Carolina Physical Therapist listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 28% offer loan repayment783 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant at SEPT Physical Therapy a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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