
Physical Therapy Assistant Is Wanted for Traveling Coverage in NC
Hiring bonus: up to $1,000 — CompHealth pays new hires who apply through this link. Terms are set by the agency.
- Agency
- CompHealth
- Location
- Banner Elk, NC
- Job type
- Therapy
- Profession
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Jun 22, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $13.88
- Weekly
- $500
- Yearly (full-time)
- $28,870
This job pays about $13.88/hour — 57% below the median for Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in North Carolina ($32.47/hour).
Estimated from the hourly rate in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in North Carolina right now
- 17 open Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in North Carolina from 7 agencies.
- Pay in these listings: $13.88 – $54.19/hour, median $35.81/hour.
- Typical Physical Therapist Assistant pay in North Carolina: $32.47/hour ($67,538/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Atlas MedStaff ($54.19/hour across 3 jobs).
Job description
- Monday - Friday schedule, up to 40 hrs guaranteed per week
- 8 - 10 patients per day
- Outpatient setting preferred
- Mostly orthopedic and spine cases -- 75% geriatric population
- One-on-one patient care
- We provide complimentary housing and travel
- We arrange and cover costs for licensing and malpractice
- We simplify the credentialing and privileging process
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(K) plan
- Your personal recruiter handles every detail, 24/7
1655.00 to 1785.00 - weekly
Per week (based on a 40-hour week). Includes estimated taxable wages of $12.58- $15.18 per hour and estimated tax-free reimbursements for meals, incidentals, and housing of $900 - $1,400 per week based on GSA guidelines (subject to eligibility, location, and seasonal adjustment).
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