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Kernersville, North Carolina

Physical Therapist Assistant, Outpatient, Sports/Orthopedics

Physical Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$25.3-$37.95/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Job Description

Department: 05602 WFBMG University Group Practice: Kernersville Sports Complex - Outpatient Rehabilitation

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

First shift outpatient ortho/sports position. Monday through Friday with 1/2 day Saturday shift rotations (each teammate PT and PTA works 6 Saturday's a year with the schedule being 0800-1200-half days). Each provider signs up for 3 Saturdays the first half of the year and 3 Saturdays the second half of the year.

Pay Range

$25.30 - $37.95

What You'll Need

Successful completion of two year college program for Physical Therapy Assistants approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).

  • Current license in the State of applicable state to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
  • CPR certification every two years.

What You'll Do

Carries out physical therapy programs as planned and directed by the physical therapist in clinical and research applications. This involves training patients in exercises, ambulation, and activities of daily living.

Collects clinical assessment scores, radiographic scores and assessments, and health related quality of life information.

Performs a wide range of tests and evaluations in a clinical or research setting. This involves evaluation of developmental levels and functions, gross and fine motor skills, neurological-reflex testing, equilibrium, coordination, protective responses, muscle strength, muscle tone, joint range of motion, daily living skills and activities, and perceptual motor skills and defects. Screens for orthopaedic and physical defects, genetic anomalies, or idiopathic.

Maintains supplies and equipment.

Assists with research protocol and treatment development; ensures quality control of data. Develops and writes educational materials.

  • Participates in staff meetings, forums, committees, and in-service training activities.
  • Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
  • Benefits and more

Paid Time Off Programs

  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e. g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health.

Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care.

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.

It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs.

Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.

Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant carries out physical therapy programs as directed by the physical therapist, including patient training in exercises and activities of daily living. They also perform clinical tests, collect assessment data, and maintain equipment and research protocols.

Requirements

Candidates must have successfully completed a two-year college program for Physical Therapy Assistants approved by the APTA. A current state license to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant and CPR certification are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

OrthopedicsSports medicinePatient assessmentExercise prescriptionAmbulation trainingClinical documentationNeurological testingMuscle strength testingRange of motion assessmentData collectionEducational material development

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant, Outpatient, Sports/Orthopedics at Advocate Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physical Therapist Career Context

Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 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 $70k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Orthopedic Surgery by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 5% in physical therapist assistantranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$53k–$79kOrthopedic Surgery median $64k (middle half $61k–$68k)19 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$70k in purchasing powerNorth Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Orthopedic Surgery listings in North Carolina12 active412 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Orthopedic Surgery pay trend−1.1% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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Among the best 10% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings for work-life

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

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  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About Advocate Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Charlotte, North Carolina
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off programs
Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Educational Assistance Program

Living in Kernersville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$304k
Typical market rent
$1,747/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.0
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 · Winston-Salem, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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