Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Full-time

Select Specialty Hospital - Durham·Durham County, North Carolina

$28 - $40/hrOther On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 12 days ago

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Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Full-time · $28 - $40/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-21% vs. median posted rate for allied health roles in North Carolina ($35.50/hr, n=1227)

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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 1,227 posted allied health roles in North Carolina rates. This role sits in the 25th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 21% below the North Carolina median for allied health roles.

The Physical Therapy Assistant will implement treatment plans and goals established by the physical therapist to assist patients with recovery. They will provide therapeutic interventions, including strengthening, balance exercises, and training in the use of assistive devices.

Overview Position

Physical
Therapy
Assistant (PTA)
Location:
Durham,
NC (6th floor of
Duke
Regional
Hospital)
Schedule:
Full
TimeCompensation: $28.00 to $40.00 per hour, based on experience Select Specialty Hospital Durham is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.
Why
Join Us:
Start
Strong: Extensive and thorough Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
Advance
Your
Career: Tuition reimbursement, and continuing education opportunities.
Elevate
Your
Skills: Clinical ladder program.
Ease the
Burden: Student debt benefit program.
Your
Health
Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
Recharge &
Refresh: Generous
PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
Invest in
Your
Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection
Your
Impact
Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional care.

Responsibilities

Assist with the delivery of physical therapy services including transportation, therapeutic exercises and functional activities Implement treatment goals, plans, and programs as established by the physical therapist (PT) Assist the PT in carrying out therapeutic interventions designed to meet the patients’ long-term goals, including strengthening, coordination and balance exercises; posture, endurance/cardiac, functional skills and community re-entry training; joint mobility and muscle lengthening and pain relief Train patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics or assistive devices

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Valid state PTA license Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date. Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid state Physical Therapy Assistant license. A Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required by the start date.

professional certificate
Basic Life Support
Rehabilitation
Patient care
Prosthetics
Orthotics
Therapeutic exercises
Functional activities
Pain relief
Physical therapy
Cardiac rehabilitation
Assistive devices
Postural training
Endurance training
Community re-entry training
Joint mobility
Muscle lengthening

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Life insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Disability protection
Continuing education opportunities
Student debt benefit program
RX plan

Posting details

Employment type: Other
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $28 - $40/hr
Location: Durham County, North Carolina
Posted: Aug 27, 2026
Closes: Aug 13, 2027
Application: Employer website

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