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Therapy Partner Solutions
Arden, North Carolina

Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient Orthopedics

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$26.5-$33/hr

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Job Description

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Physical Therapist Assistant | Arden, NC | Outpatient | Orthopedics | Full-time | $26.50-$33/hr based on experience | up to $9,000 Annual Incentive Bonus | $4,000 Sign-On Bonus | $1,500 CEU Allowance | Mentorship

Requirements for This Position Include the Following

  • Graduate (or soon-to-be) from an accredited physical therapist assistant program
  • Licensed physical therapist assistant or license-eligible
  • Company Story

Who Are We?

Therapy Partner Solutions (TPS), therapist-owned and operated since 2016, is dedicated to providing exceptional therapy services. We understand therapists because we are therapists ourselves. With over 15 outpatient clinics in the greater Asheville area, our goal has always been simple: deliver exceptional care, improve patient access, and support and value the clinicians who make it possible.

How We Do It

We Value time in patient care, maintaining appropriate and optimal caseloads to give our patients the best experience possible and to help you thrive.

We actively prioritize your interests and professional growth so that you can become the clinician you want to be.

We collaborate with UNC Health Pardee colleagues and surgeons to develop a comprehensive healthcare approach to ensure we are providing only the highest quality of care and truly addressing our patient’s needs.

Job Overview & Work Site

Who We TreatOur diverse caseload includes non-surgical and post-operative patients, spanning sports performance, joint and spine care, and, if desired, neurologic and vestibular rehab. Our clinicians average 13 patients per 8-hour day.

We make adjustments to schedule blocks in order to accommodate patients who require specialty interventions or have high complexity or safety concerns. Our Patients Drive UsOur approach goes beyond treatment plans: we build trust, create meaningful connections, and support patients through every step of their recovery.

Strong PT/PTA care teams, individualized patient treatments, coupled with a warm and friendly environment, promote a superb patient experience. The Work You Want to DoYour 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.

Where do you want to go?

As a growing company, we offer opportunities for advancement. If you desire to become a clinic leader or director, start a new clinic, or become a clinical instructor, to name a few, we can help you reach the professional goals you have set for yourself.

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 the first month after start
  • 401(k) 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
  • 401(k) with 50% employer match
  • Student Loan Assistance Program

PRN Employees Are Entitled To

  • 401(k) with 50% employer match
  • Flexible schedule
  • Student Loan Assistance Program
  • Professional Development

Individualized Professional Development Program

  • $1,500 Annual continuing education allowance
  • APTA NC annual dues are covered
  • In-house continuing education courses and certifications
  • Elevate: Virtual Clinician Development Series
  • Team-based learning sessions comprised of presentations on relevant topics and skill acquisition
  • Paid licensure renewal

Mentorship

Our Clinical Mentorship Program is designed for new clinicians and clinicians joining us from different care settings.

We believe clinicians grow best through collaboration, real-time coaching, and a culture where questions are welcomed and professional development is prioritized.

  • Min
  • USD $26.50/Hr.
  • Max
  • USD $33.00/Hr.
  • Annual Incentive Bonus Up To
  • USD $9,000.00/Yr.

Key Responsibilities

Provide exceptional physical therapy services to a diverse caseload of non-surgical and post-operative patients. Collaborate with healthcare colleagues and surgeons to develop comprehensive treatment plans and ensure high-quality patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program. Applicants must be a licensed physical therapist assistant or license-eligible.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Sports RehabilitationJoint CareNeurologic RehabilitationVestibular RehabilitationClinical DocumentationTreatment Planning

Orthopedic Surgery — Physical Therapist Career Context

Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

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).

Orthopedic Surgery by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistantranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$55k–$69kOrthopedic Surgery median $66k (middle half $64k–$73k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$66k in purchasing powerNorth Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Orthopedic Surgery listings in North Carolina19 active422 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repayment$4k sign-on · loan repaymentNorth Carolina Physical Therapist listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 28% offer loan repayment779 active listings, Nov 2026
New Orthopedic Surgery listings346 in the last 30 days235 the 30 days before (+47%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Orthopedic Surgery pay trend−4.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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

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About Therapy Partner Solutions

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501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Student Loan Assistance Program
CEU Allowance ($1,500/year)
3 weeks PTO + 6 paid holidays
Medical, dental, vision insurance
401(k) with 50% employer match
Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
Employee Assistance Program
APTA NC dues covered

Living in Arden

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$413k
Typical market rent
$1,527/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.5
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Asheville, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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