Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
pay $38.25 - $45.75/hour
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- Employment & setting
- Per Diem
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Amedisys, Inc. as a Physical Therapist Assistant – PRN, Home Health in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Wake County, NC PRN | Day Shift Make a difference every day as an Amedisys physical therapist assistant Join Amedisys-one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U. S.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $38.25 - $45.75/hr.
- Paid time off
- Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services with Amedisys HSA plan
- Up to $500 in wellness rewards
- Mental health support with up to five free counseling sessions
- 401(k) with company match
- Family support with infertility treatment coverage, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave
- Fleet vehicle program and mileage reimbursement
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
- Flexible scheduling available.
- Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Amedisys, Inc. in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States.
Key Responsibilities
Provides physical therapy services and interventions under the supervision of a physical therapist in a home health setting. Monitors and documents patient responses to treatment while coordinating with clinical staff to ensure quality care.
Requirements
Requires a current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant and graduation from a CAPTE-accredited program. One year of related physical therapy experience is preferred, along with current CPR certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$87k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $93k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at Amedisys a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 20,065 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.2/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist Assistant roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 19 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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