Physical Therapist Assistant - Licensed PTA

Select Physical Therapy; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 38,572 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus: $10,000

Student loan repayment program

401(k) retirement plans

Comprehensive health plan

CEU program

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Select Physical Therapy in Elizabeth City, NC is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our outpatient orthopedic team. You will provide patient care under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist and help patients regain function for sports, work, and daily life.

We offer mentorship, solid benefits, and growth opportunities within a national network. Eligible candidates must be a licensed PTA with CAPTE certification and CPR, with an active or pending state license.

Qualifications

• Licensed PTA with CAPTE certification.
• CPR certification required.
• Valid state PTA license or license in process.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
• Deliver high-quality physical therapy services with minimal supervision.
• Maintain positive interactions with centers, patients and staff.
• Support outpatient orthopedic center goals and patient recovery.

Skills

PTA license

CPR certification

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

Position: Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient

Location: Elizabeth City, NC

Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday

Compensation: $28.00 - $35.00/hour (pending experience)

Incentives: $10,000 bonus and our student loan repayment program!

Join our Select Physical Therapy outpatient orthopedic center and be part of a respected clinical team delivering exceptional care to patients of all ages and abilities. We focus on personalized treatments that restore function and help patients get back to the activities they love—whether it's sports, work, or everyday life.

If you're a licensed PTA passionate about making a difference, we’d love to meet you!

Why Join Us

• Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
• Elevate Your Skills: Unmatched CEU program
• Go Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement
• Advance your Career: Our Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supports professional growth and clinical expertise with bonus incentives
• Responsible for patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by State Practice Act.
• Implement, with minimal supervision, high quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers and facilities in accordance with the principals and practices of physical therapy and with Select Medical policies and procedures
• Maintain positive level of interaction with centers and patients, and enhance and expand client relations with centers and their staff.
• College graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program
• Passed a national examination for PTAs certified by the CAPTE
• Valid state physical therapist assistant (PTA) license (or license in process)
• CPR certification