- Open jobs
- 17
- Agencies hiring
- 7
- Median pay in listings
- $35.81/hour
- Pay range
- $13.88 – $54.19/hour
- Median wage in North Carolina (BLS)
- $32.47/hour
Physical Therapy Assistant - General
Physical Therapy Assistant - General
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Physical Therapist Physical Therapy Assistant in Sylva, North Carolina
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Physical Therapy Assistant-Allied Health
Physical Therapy Assistant - General
Inpatient | Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapy Assistant
Physical Therapy Assistant
Physical Therapy Assistant-Allied Health
Physical Therapy Assistant-Allied Health
Physical Therapy Assistant Is Wanted for Traveling Coverage in NC
Physical Therapy Assistant
Physical Therapy Assistant(PTA) / PERM / Allied Health
Physical Therapy Assistant(PTA) / PERM / Allied Health
Physical Therapy Assistant
Physical Therapist Assistant pay in North Carolina
The median wage for Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in North Carolina is $32.47 per hour ($67,538 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $35.81/hour, from $13.88 to $54.19. Travel and contract jobs often pay more than staff positions because they include housing and meal stipends.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Pay in listings is converted to an hourly rate assuming 36–40 hours a week.
License and requirements
Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from North Carolina; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.
Agencies hiring for Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in North Carolina
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Health Advocates Network | 4 | — |
| Atlas MedStaff | 3 | $54.19/hr |
| AHS Staffing | 3 | $34.30/hr |
| Care Team Solutions | 3 | $39.33/hr |
| MAS Medical Staffing | 2 | — |
| CompHealth | 1 | $13.88/hr |
| GHR Healthcare | 1 | $31.00/hr |
Cities with the most Physical Therapist Assistant jobs
Mount Olive (4), High Point (4), Lexington (2), Sylva (2), Banner Elk (1), Bryson City (1), Elizabeth City (1), Charlotte (1), Durham (1)
FAQ
How much does a Physical Therapist Assistant make in North Carolina?
The median wage for Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in North Carolina is $32.47 per hour (about $67,538 a year), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Physical Therapist Assistant jobs listed on ReferHire pay a median of $35.81 per hour.
How many Physical Therapist Assistant jobs are open in North Carolina?
17 Physical Therapist Assistant jobs from 7 staffing agencies are open on ReferHire right now.
What license do I need?
Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from North Carolina; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.