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Trinity Rehab
Albemarle, North Carolina

PTA/Physical Therapist Assistant -Albemarle, NC

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$55k-$72k

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – PRN

  • Location: Albemarle, NC
  • Company: Trinity Rehab
  • Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)

PRN Positions Available

Trinity Rehab is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team in Albemarle, NC on a PRN basis. This is a great opportunity to work in a supportive Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) environment where you can make a meaningful impact on patients’ mobility, independence, and overall quality of life.

Position Overview

A Physical Therapist Assistant helps injured or ill individuals improve movement, manage pain, and restore physical function. PTs are movement experts who evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and guide them through therapeutic exercises and interventions to achieve optimal outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Implement therapy interventions to improve mobility, strength, and function
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality care
  • Educate patients and caregivers on treatment plans and home exercise programs
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation

Why Join Trinity Rehab?

  • Flexible PRN scheduling
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Opportunity to work with a diverse patient population
  • Focus on quality care and positive patient outcomes

If you’re a motivated PTA looking for flexible work and the opportunity to make a real difference, we’d love to connect with you!

Requirements

  • Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of North Carolina
  • Strong clinical skills in a SNF or rehab setting preferred
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
  • Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Physical therapyPatient evaluationTreatment planningMobility improvementPain managementInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient education

Physical Therapist Career Context

In North Carolina, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (583 salary observations; 1,827 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 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 ~$64k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $67k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 PTA Jobs

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Salary Distribution8 jobs · 7 employers

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<$75k
1
$79k
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$85k-95k
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$96k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks10 jobs · 7 employers

401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
80%
CME allowance
60%
Relocation assistance
20%
Loan repayment
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$34.02-$45.93/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

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#3

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$38-$42/hr
#4

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$30-$38/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

Living in Albemarle

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$280k≈ 5.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,264/mo≈ 28% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.