Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$26.44-$31.25/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Looking for a pediatric PTA opportunity that gives you flexibility, support, and the ability to make a real difference? You found it.
At Cole Pediatric Therapy, we believe physical therapist assistants (PTA) should have the freedom to provide exceptional care without sacrificing work-life balance. Join a team where you’ll be supported by experienced leaders, collaborate across disciplines, and have opportunities to grow your career.
Why You’LL Want to Join COLE
- $55,000–$65,000/yeardepending on experience
- Equivalent to approximately $26.44–$31.25/hour
- Sign-On Bonus and/or Loan Payment Assistance Available
- Full-time or part-time options
- Hourly or pay-per-visit compensation options
- Flexible scheduling designed around your life
- Start as early as 7:00 AM
- No scheduled work later than 6:00 PM
Flexible Schedule
We understand that flexibility matters.
You can build a schedule that works for you while still having the opportunity to grow your caseload and career.
Typical Clinic Hours
Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM–6:00 PM
Specific shift and schedule options will be discussed based on your availability and the needs of the clinic.
Make a Difference Every Day
As a Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant, you'll work with children and families to help patients reach meaningful developmental and functional goals.
What Makes COLE Different?
- Career Growth & Stability – Build a long-term career with opportunities to grow professionally.
- Professional Development Assistance – We invest in your continued learning.
- Exceptional Leadership & Training – You’ll have support from leaders who understand clinical care.
- International Mission Trip Opportunities – Use your skills to make an impact beyond your local community.
- Employee Assistance & Mental Health Support
- Annual Stipend
- Paid Time Off with Rollover
- You Day & Holiday Pay
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Matching
Live, Work & PLAY in the Fayetteville Area
Your career is important—but so is your life outside of work.
The Fayetteville area offers an affordable lifestyle with easy access to some of the best destinations in North Carolina and beyond.
Enjoy
- Local trails, parks, and lakes
- Easy weekend trips to Myrtle Beach and Wilmington
- Raleigh, Charlotte, and Wilmington within approximately 1.5 hours
- Asheville – approximately 4 hours
- Charleston – approximately 3 hours
- Outer Banks – approximately 4 hours
Clinic Location
2713 Breezewood Ave, Fayetteville, NC 28303
What We’RE Looking For
- North Carolina Physical Therapy license
- Pediatric PT experience preferred, but we are willing to consider candidates with a strong interest in pediatric therapy
- A passion for working with children and families
- A commitment to learning, collaboration, and continuous growth
WANT TO KNOW WHAT IT’S REALLY LIKE TO WORK AT COLE?
When you apply, our Director of Talent Development, who is also a tenured therapist with more than 19 years at Cole Pediatric Therapy, will personally reach out to learn more about you, answer your questions, and share their own experience with Cole.
We want you to have the opportunity to learn what makes Cole different before making your decision.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re a Physical Therapist Assistant looking for great compensation, flexibility, career growth, and a team that truly supports you, we’d love to meet you.
Your next great opportunity could be right here in Fayetteville.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant will work with children and families to help patients reach meaningful developmental and functional goals. They will collaborate across disciplines to provide exceptional care within a clinical setting.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a North Carolina Physical Therapy license. While pediatric experience is preferred, the employer is willing to consider candidates with a strong interest in pediatric therapy.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at Cole Health a 6.8 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.
Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$60k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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