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Signature HealthCARE
Kinston, North Carolina

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

About Us

Signature HealthCARE of Kinston is a 106-bed facility that offers a wide array of services from short-term rehabilitation to traditional long-term care. The vision, to radically change the landscape of long-term care forever. Through education and empowerment, we earn the trust of every resident, family member, and the community we serve.

Signature HealthCARE is a family-based healthcare company offering integrated services across multiple states. Our continuum of care includes skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted and memory care, and home-based services supported by innovative technologies like telehealth and Care. ai-enabled solutions.

We are committed to advancing person-directed care and quality outcomes. Many of our facilities continue to receive high performance ratings and accreditations. As an award-winning organization recognized over the years by national outlets such as U. S. News & World Report, we take pride in fostering compassionate care environments and being an employer of choice in the healthcare industry.

Overview

Are you looking for a mission-purpose driven career where you are part of a team that makes a difference in peoples’ lives every day?

Signature Rehab is dedicated to providing top rehab care to residents of Signature HealthCARE nursing homes nationwide, as well as other individuals on an outpatient basis.

A growing number of Signature centers are earning Five-Star ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. We were also named one of Modern Healthcare’s “Best Places to Work” three times! Signature’s culture is unparalleled and founded on three pillars: Learning, Spirituality, and Innovation.

Come see what the revolution is all about!

How you Will make a difference

Under Signature Rehab’s integrated care model rehabilitative therapist work closely with other clinical caregivers to ensure residents and patients make a full recovery and a timely return to the activities they enjoy.

What you Need to make a Difference

  • We are recruiting for a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team. Requirements for consideration include:
  • Graduate of accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program, culminating in a minimum of an Associate’s Degree.
  • A Valid Physical Therapy Assistant license in the state where services are rendered.

Our exceptional Benefits Package and Signature Perks include the following and more!

Live with Purpose at Signature HealthCARE

Our exceptional benefits and Signature Perks are designed to support your health, wealth, and well-being, including:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
  • First Stop Health Virtual Healthcare
  • 401(k) & Roth 401(k)
  • Company-Paid & Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday Incentive Pay
  • Tuition Reimbursement & Tuition Discounts with Select Universities
  • Student Debt Assistance (eligible SNF RNs & LPNs)
  • Uniform Allowance
  • Partner Perks Discount Program
  • Perfect Attendance Program
  • Pay Advance & Next Day Pay
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Support Beyond Benefits with VitalLink and the Signature Inspire Foundation

At Signature HealthCARE, our team members are empowered—not just encouraged—to use their talents and abilities to solve problems.

Our culture is built on three pillars: Learning, Spirituality, and Intra-preneurship.

Each pillar has dedicated initiatives that strengthen our culture and create opportunities for growth.

Come see what the revolution is all about!

Signature HealthCARE is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all applicants and stakeholders.

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Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will work closely with clinical caregivers to provide rehabilitative therapy to residents and patients. The goal is to ensure patients make a full recovery and a timely return to their daily activities.

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program with at least an Associate’s Degree. A valid Physical Therapy Assistant license in the state of service is required.

Key Skills

Patient careClinical documentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.6% 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)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks10 jobs

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
50%
Sign-on bonus
20%
Loan repayment
20%
Relocation assistance
10%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Kinston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$171k
Typical market rent
$1,213/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
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.

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

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About Signature HealthCARE

Hospitals and Health Care
Louisville, KY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
First Stop Health Virtual Healthcare
401(k) & Roth 401(k)
Company-Paid & Voluntary Life Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday Incentive Pay
Tuition Reimbursement & Tuition Discounts
Student Debt Assistance (eligible SNF RNs & LPNs)