Physical Therapist Assistant Therapy Staffing
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Job Description
The Physical Therapy Assistant provides physical therapy related services by implementing evidence-based and effective treatment interventions to address functional treatment goals established by the physical therapist based on individual patient needs.
The physical therapy assistant provides education to patients related to mobility, safety and equipment or assistive device use. Observes, evaluates and documents the results of treatment interventions and discusses any needed treatment plan adjustments with the supervising physical therapist.
The physical therapy assistant will work in a minimum of one of the following settings of care: Acute Therapy Services (Raleigh/Cary), Rehab Hospital and Outpatient Rehab.
Populations served include stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, other neurological issues, as well as post-surgical orthopedics, cardiac, multi-trauma and debility for both adult and pediatric populations.
This position is in the Therapy Services Supplemental Pool and has minimum shift availability requirements per calendar year.
Department Description
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit wakemed.org.
EOE
Licensure
Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant Required
Education
Associate's Degree Physical Therapy Required
Experience
2 Years Clinical - Physical Therapy Required
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapy Assistant implements evidence-based treatment interventions to help patients achieve functional goals. They also educate patients on mobility and safety while documenting treatment results and collaborating with the supervising physical therapist.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid Physical Therapy Assistant license and possess an Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy. A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in physical therapy is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In North Carolina, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (416 salary observations; 1,903 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,428 salary observations; 56,804 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)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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