Pays $28-$35/hr — Physical Therapist Assistant market median is ~$62k (14 jobs)
Physical Therapist Assistant
About the Role
Outpatient orthopedic PTA. $28-$35/hr. Full-time, part-time, or PRN. Matthews, NC.
Join Benchmark Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient Orthopedics in Matthews, North Carolina, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $28/hr - $35/hr.
- Achievable monthly clinical bonus program
- 100% employer paid medical health insurance premium option
- Dental and Vision insurance
- 401k with company match
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Structured onboarding and mentorship for new-grad PTAs
- Robust continuing education and CEU opportunities
- Pathways for professional development and long-term career advancement
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Benchmark Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient Orthopedics.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver hands-on, evidence-based physical therapy care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Collaborate with the clinical team to track patient progress and develop individualized treatment plans to improve mobility and function.
Requirements
Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program. Requires an active North Carolina PTA license or eligibility to obtain one.
Key Skills
Orthopedic Surgery — Physical Therapist Career Context
Benchmark Physical Therapy ranks #10 of 12 employers hiring Physical Therapist Assistant on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 18% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$66k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $69k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist Assistant roles.
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