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State of North Carolina
Wake Forest, North Carolina

Physical Therapist Assistant (Temporary)

Physical TherapistContract

Listed compensation

$32/hr

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Posted 31m ago · Verified live

Job Description

  • Agency
  • Office of State Human Resources
  • Division
  • Temporary Solutions
  • Job Classification Title
  • Physical Therapist Assistant (S)
  • Position Number
  • Grade
  • MH10

About Us

To provide a solid Human Resource management foundation, responsible oversight, and creative solutions through a collaborative approach with all stakeholders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset – OUR EMPLOYEES.

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit shpnc.org.

Visit nctemporarysolutions.com for employment information.

Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position. All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time.

Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state.

This temporary position is located in 1034 Bragg Street - Wake County. This position is assigned to the Department of Adult Corrections - Comprehensive Health.

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $32.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application).

Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

Management Preferences/Job Duties

  • Serve as assistant staff therapist.
  • Assist offenders with stretches and exercises.
  • Read and follow instructions from Physical Therapist.
  • Work directly with Physical Therapist to assist offenders.
  • Complete administrative tasks.
  • Schedule appointments.
  • File paperwork.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the State of North Carolina.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter

Alisha Anne Grandy

Recruiter Email

ALISHA.GRANDY@NC.GOV

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will work under the direction of a licensed therapist to assist offenders with prescribed stretches and exercises. Additionally, the role involves performing administrative duties such as scheduling appointments and maintaining organized files.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid license as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the State of North Carolina. Applicants must be fully qualified for the position as per state requirements.

Key Skills

Physical therapy assistancePatient exercise guidanceAdministrative supportFilingRecord keepingClinical documentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In North Carolina, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (590 salary observations; 1,867 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,149 salary observations; 57,960 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)), so the posted ~$67k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $71k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in North Carolina?
MeasureThis jobMarket
North Carolina vs national$90k median in North Carolina$94k nationally (−4%)590 state / 15,149 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$71k in purchasing powerNorth Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in North Carolina738 active21,791 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 PTA Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

5 jobs
1
$69k
2
$73k
2
$75k-80k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

8 jobs · 7 employers
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1-2
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3-4
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5-6
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9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant, Outpatient, Sports/Orthopedics

Advocate Health · Kernersville, North Carolina

$25.3-$37.95/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

Quincy Medical Group · Quincy, Illinois

$25-$37.5/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millville Delaware

$27-$35/hr
+ 6 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About State of North Carolina

Government Administration
Raleigh, North Carolina
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance

Living in Wake Forest

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$391k
Typical market rent
$1,823/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.2
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Raleigh-Cary, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.