Physical Therapist Assistant | PTA

Full-Time | Permanent | $26.00–$34.00/hour
Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina

Above All Talent Solutions is seeking a compassionate, resident-centered Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a full-time, permanent opportunity in a skilled nursing facility in Raleigh, North Carolina. In this role, you will help adult and geriatric residents improve or maintain mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence through individualized rehabilitation services.

Working under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT), you will implement established treatment plans, support residents as they work toward their functional goals, and communicate progress to the supervising therapist. You will collaborate with therapy professionals, nursing, residents, and families to support coordinated care, safer movement, and meaningful participation in daily activities.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Permanent Clinical Opportunity: Join a rehabilitation team in a full-time, direct-hire Physical Therapist Assistant position.

• Meaningful Resident Impact: Help residents build mobility and confidence, navigate daily activities more safely, and work toward individualized functional goals.

• Transparent Compensation: Earn $26.00–$34.00 per hour, based on clinical experience and qualifications.

• Collaborative Care: Work with an interdisciplinary team to support coordinated rehabilitation and individualized resident goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide skilled physical therapy interventions under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist and in accordance with the established plan of care.

• Carry out therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance activities, transfer training, and functional mobility interventions appropriate to each resident's treatment goals.

• Provide training in assistive device use, positioning, mobility techniques, and fall-prevention strategies as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist.

• Monitor resident tolerance, functional performance, and responses to treatment, communicating progress, barriers, and changes in condition to the supervising therapist.

• Contribute observations and treatment information to support the Physical Therapist's reassessments, care-plan updates, and discharge planning.

• Complete timely, accurate treatment notes and other assigned clinical documentation in accordance with facility policies, payer requirements, and applicable regulations.

• Educate residents, families, caregivers, and facility staff on safe transfers, assistive devices, exercise programs, and mobility strategies established within the physical therapy plan of care.

• Participate in interdisciplinary communication, care conferences, and quality-improvement activities while maintaining a safe, organized treatment environment.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program appropriate to professional licensure.

• Licensure: Current, unrestricted North Carolina Physical Therapist Assistant license, or ability to obtain the required authorization to practice before the start date.

• Clinical Background: Prior fieldwork or clinical experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, post-acute rehabilitation, inpatient rehabilitation, or acute care is a plus.

• Clinical Skills: Ability to implement PT-established treatment plans, observe resident performance, recognize changes in condition, and communicate effectively with the supervising Physical Therapist.

• Communication & Organization: Strong documentation, time-management, teamwork, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate treatment and documentation responsibilities.

• Resident-Centered Approach: Commitment to ethical rehabilitation practices and care that supports residents' functional goals, safety, dignity, and quality of life.

Compensation

Hourly Pay Range: $26.00–$34.00, based on clinical experience, background, and qualifications.

Benefits eligibility, plan details, and any additional compensation will be reviewed during the hiring process.

How to Apply

Apply directly through our career portal. Include your physical therapist assistant background and relevant clinical experience in your application.

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