Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient
Listed compensation
$25-$33/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join our team as a Physical Therapist Assistant, where you’ll work alongside a Physical Therapist in administering patient treatments while educating patients, family members, and caregivers on how to best assist with daily routines. You will have the chance to work with a broader team to maximize patient outcomes using evidence-based care.
Your Responsibilities as a Physical Therapist Assistant
Administer and assist with a wide range of physical therapy treatments using a variety of methods
Establish strong relationships with each patient so that they have ability to exceed their functional goals
Demonstrate a positive connection with patient, fellow clinicians, and other team members
Build and maintain relationships throughout the community
Qualifications
Graduate of an APTA or CAPTE approved physical therapist assistant program
State Licensure
Basic Life Support Certification
Compensation & Bonus Structure
Hourly Rate: $25 - $33/hr (based on experience and market factors)
Monthly Incentive Bonuses for exceeding daily visit thresholds
Sign-On Bonus: Available in select locations!
What You Will Get
In addition to the standard benefit offering, you can expect to receive:
Competitive compensation with ability to earn performance-based incentives
Professional development and career progression
Experience working with a diverse patient population
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) accrual
A Top Workplace
At PT Solutions, we’re more than colleagues; we’re a tight-knit community united in our mission to expand access to quality care. Our commitment to you is evident in our industry-leading professional development opportunities. From ongoing evidence-based clinical education to dedicated mentorship opportunities and an APTA-accredited Orthopedic Residency Program, we propel our clinicians toward excellence in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and athletic training.
PT Solutions has been named a 2026 USA Today Top Workplace for the fifth consecutive year, based entirely on employee feedback. We’ve also earned five Culture Excellence Awards for Innovation, Professional Development, Work-Life Flexibility, Appreciation, and Purpose & Values. This recognition reflects a culture built around supporting our people. It’s not just what we do, but how we make people feel. Through human connection, intentional care, and being all in for one another, we create experiences that make a difference. Because together, we do great better.
Let’s go further together and transform care. Join the #PTSLife today! To see what #PTSLife is like, visit Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified candidates to apply!
Key Responsibilities
Administer and assist with a wide range of physical therapy treatments while educating patients and caregivers on daily routines. Build strong relationships with patients and the community to help individuals achieve their functional goals.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In North Carolina, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (801 salary observations; 1,655 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (21,305 salary observations; 48,778 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; 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 ~$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).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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