Physical Therapist Assistant - Cape Fear Valley Health
Listed compensation
starting at $31 /hr
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Job Description
Integrity Rehab Group is an industry leading therapy management company that partners with physician practices across the nation. In partnering with Cape Fear Valley Health/Fayetteville Orthopedics we have become a preferred outpatient orthopedic therapy service provider to the Fayetteville, NC community.
To further support the needs of this community we are looking to add a Physical Therapist Assistant to our team that is committed to providing a remarkable patient experience through advancing our vision of coordinating patient-centered care with an emphasis on comprehensive evidence-based treatment.
This is enhanced through building integral relationships with our physician partners. Together, we strive to provide exceptional patient outcomes and a positive atmosphere for patient healing while promoting a collaborative and supportive work environment.
Company Benefits for Full Time (30+Hours/week)
- Competitive hourly rate starting at $31/hour
- 40 Min Patient Schedule Model
- Annual continuing education benefit $1500, Free MedBridge subscription, and flexible work schedules
- A comprehensive benefits package with PTO, holiday pay, health/pharmacy/dental/vision, 401k match
- Opportunities for physician interaction including clinic shadowing and surgery observation
- Therapy license renewal reimbursement
- Leadership development coursework and mentorship
- Life Insurance: will cover 1 x your base salary
- Voluntary Short –Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
Employee Assistance Program that provides support, resources, and information for personal and work-life issues
Requirements
- Current or pending North Carolina PTA license
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program
CPR Certified
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Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide patient-centered, evidence-based orthopedic therapy services in a clinical setting. They will collaborate with physician partners to ensure exceptional patient outcomes and a supportive healing environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In North Carolina, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (599 salary observations; 1,901 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,367 salary observations; 58,963 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 ~$64k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $68k 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 | $64k | Physical Therapy median $66k (middle half $61k–$71k)17 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| North Carolina vs national | $90k median in North Carolina | $94k nationally (−4%)599 state / 15,367 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$68k in purchasing power | North Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in North Carolina | 755 active | 22,144 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | North Carolina Physical Therapist listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 28% offer loan repayment783 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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