Physical Therapy Assistant

ivyhealth; Forest City (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

EAP

CEU reimbursement

401(k) with company match

PTO days

Job summary

Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy in Forest City, NC is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (Outpatient Ortho). The PTA will work with patients across age ranges in our orthopedic outpatient settings, with mentorship and diverse professional tracks available.

We emphasize patient-centered care, autonomy, and growth within a supportive team. We offer a compensation range of $30–$40 per hour, plus bonuses and relocation assistance; comprehensive benefits start within 30 days, including

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
• Current or pending state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• A passion for delivering exceptional patient care and achieving outstanding outcomes.
• A commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Job description

State of Location: North Carolina Position Summary: As an outpatient orthopedic clinician, you will have the opportunity to work with patients varying in age and diagnosis based on each clinic's specialty. Our treatment sessions are individualized, allowing a patient-centered focus and approach. Ivy's rewarding work environment allows collaboration and mentorship while maintaining autonomy and growth that is specific to each of our clinicians' passions and expertise. Join Ivy Rehab’s dedicated team where you’re not just an employee, but a valued teammate! Together, we provide world-class care in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. Our culture promotes authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for exceptional care for every patient.

Job Description: Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (Outpatient Ortho)

Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy Location: 189 West Main Street, Forest City, NC 28043

We create the opportunity — YOU make the impact. At Ivy Rehab, our Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) have opportunities to pursue multiple professional tracks, including mentorship, residency education, specialty program development, non-treating roles, clinic leadership, and future clinic partnership opportunities. With productivity expectations below many outpatient industry standards, we prioritize sustainable practice environments that support high-quality patient care. We foster a culture centered on professional growth, hands‑on learning, strong clinical relationships, collaboration, and long‑term career stability.

Compensation

Compensation Range: $30-40 per hour

This position is also eligible for: bonus/overtime/student loan repayment/relocation assistance

What makes Ivy different?

With the utilization of ScribeIQ (an AI documentation tool), clinicians can expect a significant reduction in their normal documentation time, allowing them to spend more quality time with patients and keeping their notes AT work.

Teammate Resource Groups (TRGs) such as Ivy Pride, Early Career Development, Wellness & Work Life Balance, and Military.

Clinical Career Ladder – get incentivized for your clinical accomplishments

Internal travel program - travel as much as you want, and we will have a home for you to settle back into without losing any of your benefits or perks

You can open your very own clinic (or clinics) - with equity

Multiple residency and specialty programs - two partnered with HSS!

All our benefits start within your first 30 days. We offer:

• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• Paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + discount program
• Complimentary therapy services
• 401(k) with company match
• Up to 20 PTO days, 6 holidays, 2 CEU days, and CEU reimbursement annually

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program required
• Current or pending state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant required (New grads are encouraged to apply!)
• A passion for delivering exceptional patient care and achieving outstanding outcomes
• A commitment to ongoing learning and professional development

The compensation range listed reflects the good‑faith estimate of pay that this organization reasonably expects to offer for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and work location. This range applies to the base salary or hourly rate only and does not include bonuses, benefits, or other forms of compensation that may be offered.

We do not inquire about salary history as part of our hiring process.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the recruiting and employment process.

Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and organizational need.

Any listed salary range or contractual rate does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.

ivyrehab.com Welcome to Ivy Health Join us on our mission to inspire & enable people to live life to the fullest! Ivy Health is a growing team of orthopedic and pediatric outpatient physical, occupational, speech, and ABA therapy clinics with over 500 locations throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Southeast. Through a shared commitment to clinical excellence, we work as a unified team to serve each person to the best of our ability. Combining our clinical objectives and company culture, you can see why Ivy is committed to providing endless opportunities to every teammate through professional development tracks, continuing education, leadership development, residency cohorts, mentorship programs, and many other resources.