THE OPPORTUNITYFast Rehab of Foot and Ankle Associates is seeking a compassionate, motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our outpatient rehabilitation team. Working alongside podiatrists and physical therapists, you'll provide evidence-based care for patients with foot, ankle, knee, hip, and other lower-extremity conditions, including balance, mobility, and functional limitations. WHAT YOU'LL DO• Provide skilled treatment under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.• Treat orthopedic and lower-extremity conditions, including injuries, postoperative needs, chronic pain, gait impairments, and mobility limitations.• Perform therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, therapeutic activities, gait training, manual therapy, and other interventions within the PTA's scope of practice.• Provide balance, fall-prevention, gait, and assistive device training.• Help patients improve strength, mobility, proprioception, gait mechanics, and functional independence.• Educate patients on home exercise programs, safety, footwear, and strategies for improving function outside the clinic.• Communicate patient progress and treatment response to supervising PTs and the podiatry team.• Maintain accurate, timely, compliant documentation and contribute to a positive, team-oriented environmentWHY JOIN FAST REHAB?• Specialized Focus - lower-extremity and foot-and-ankle rehabilitation.• Collaborative Care - work alongside podiatrists and physical therapists in an integrated practice.• Diverse Patient Population - including athletes, postoperative patients, and older adults with balance and mobility needs.• Skill Development - build experience in gait training, balance, fall prevention, and assistive device training.• Professional Growth - supportive environment with opportunities for continued learning and development.• Patient-Centered Care - individualized treatment focused on functional outcomes.QUALIFICATIONS• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a PTA in North Carolina.• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.• Comfortable providing hands-on care, patient education, functional exercise, gait training, and assistive device instruction.• Committed to high-quality care for patients across a range of ages, diagnoses, and functional abilities.• Interest in orthopedic outpatient therapy and lower-extremity rehabilitation.