Physical Therapist Assistant

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Child and Family Well-Being, seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant II to provide IFSP-based therapy for children birth to three in Cumberland County and surrounding areas. The PTA must be licensed in NC, maintain licensure, collaborate with families and community partners, assess and treat gross motor delays, and educate parents.

Travel by car within the CDSA catchment is required and the posting outlines compensation

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in North Carolina
• Knowledge of PT principles for children birth to three
• Experience administering developmental evaluations and tailoring treatments
• Strong written and oral communication, time management and caregiver coaching

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment to children birth to three with gross motor delays
• Collaborate with IFSP team and families to develop individualized plans
• Assess, implement and monitor progress using evidence-based practices
• Coordinate with community partners to support functional outcomes for children

Job description

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Child and Family Well Being

Job Classification Title

Physical Therapist Assistant (S)

Position Number

60040820

Grade

MH10

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), in collaboration with its partners, protects the health and safety of all North Carolinians and provides essential human services.

DHHS has established a new Division of Child and Family Well-Being that focuses on supporting whole child and family health and well-being for North Carolinians. This division works to ensure that North Carolina's children grow up safe, healthy and thriving in nurturing and resilient families and communities. It will bring together complementary programs from the Divisions of Public Health, Mental Health, and Social Services to maximize services and outcomes for children and their families, including nutrition programs (SNAP, WIC and Child and Adult Care Food Program), health and prevention services for children and youth, children's behavioral health services, and early intervention programs.

Primary purpose of the Physical Therapist Assistant II (PTA) provides treatment to children birth to three who are identified as having disorders or delays of gross motor development, and parent education for the purpose of preventing, improving, or modifying such disorders or delays. Such skills are to be provided in the context of an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) team. This position is located within the catchment area of the Children's Developmental Services Agency (CDSA) of The Cape Fear (Fayetteville).

This position will be located and serve children in Cumberland Co and the surrounding areas (Robeson Co, Cumberland Co., Bladen Co., & Sampson Co).

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $47,935 -$71,901

Recruitment Range: $47,935 -$60, 329

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in North Carolina with responsibility for maintaining active licensure in good standing, demonstrating adherence to professional, legal, and ethical practice standards.
• Knowledge of principles, techniques, and methods of Physical Therapy for children birth to three, including assessing and treating gross motor challenges using evidence‑based early intervention practices.
• Experience administering standardized developmental evaluations, conducting behavioral assessments, interpreting results, and designing and implementing individualized treatment programs for infants and toddlers.
• Demonstrated understanding of child development and developmental disabilities, with experience collaborating effectively with families, community organizations, and partner agencies to support functional outcomes.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including report writing, time management, and attention to detail, combined with knowledge of coaching interaction styles and adult learning principles to support caregiver engagement.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to drive and travel by car across the CDSA's defined catchment area.

Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date

About the NC Division of Child and Family Well-Being:

The Division of Child and Family Well-Being (DCFW) brings together complementary NC Department of Health and Human services to support North Carolina's children growing up safe, healthy, and thriving in nurturing and resilient families and communities.

Compensation and Benefits

• The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
• Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.
• In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

Supplemental Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information