Physical Therapist Assistant/PTA-Laurinburg, NC-5K Sign on Bonus
Listed compensation
$55k-$72k
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Job Description
- Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
- Location: Laurinburg, NC
- Company: Trinity Rehab
- Position Type: FT & PRN – Outpatient
- $5k sign on Bonus
- Join Our Team at Trinity Rehab!
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our outpatient team in Laurinburg, NC. This is an excellent opportunity for both new graduates and experienced therapists looking to grow in a supportive, team-focused environment.
Why Choose Trinity Rehab?
- Recognized Excellence: Ranked #1 in North Carolina for facilities with 50–99 beds by Newsweek (2025)
- Prime Location: Conveniently located within 2 hours of popular NC and SC beaches
- Growing Community: Be part of a continually expanding CCRC with a diverse and welcoming culture
Supportive Team: Work alongside a close-knit team dedicated to delivering outstanding rehabilitation care to our residents
What You’ll Do
- Provide physical therapy treatments under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist
- Help residents regain mobility, strength, and independence
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in an outpatient setting
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Requirements
What We’re Looking For
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
- Active (or eligible for) North Carolina PTA license
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Passion for helping others and making a difference
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Retirement Plan (Traditional & Roth 401(k)) with Company Matching
- Life Insurance
- Company paid group life insurance
- Short & Long term disability
- Critical Illness
- Flexible Spending
- Licensure Reimbursement
- Bereavement Leave
- Accidental death and dismemberment
- Clinical support and training
- Continuing Education
- Tuition Assistance
- Christmas Club
Key Responsibilities
Provide physical therapy treatments under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist to help residents regain mobility and independence. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care in an outpatient setting.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In North Carolina, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (576 salary observations; 1,798 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,653 salary observations; 55,735 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).
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Living in Laurinburg
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $155k≈ 2.8× annual pay
- Median resident rent
- $774/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 19 min
- State income tax
- Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.