(PTA) Physical Therapy Assistant
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open physical therapist assistant jobs in North Carolina post a median of $35 an hour, the middle half $33–$36.50, across 38 jobs that state their pay. Physical therapist assistants employed in North Carolina earn a median of $32.47 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Full-Time
Mill Creek Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation
Make a Difference Through Every Step of Recovery
Mill Creek Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our supportive and collaborative rehabilitation team. In this role, you’ll work directly with residents to help them improve strength, mobility, independence, and overall quality of life.
If you’re looking for a rewarding full-time opportunity where your skills are valued and you can make a meaningful difference every day, we’d love to hear from you!
Position Details
- Status: Full-Time
- Schedule: Day Shift
- Setting: Skilled Nursing / Long-Term Care
What You’ll Do
- Provide hands-on therapy services under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist.
- Follow individualized treatment plans designed to support each resident’s goals.
- Provide individual and group therapy as appropriate.
- Monitor resident progress and communicate changes to the Physical Therapist and interdisciplinary team.
- Complete accurate and timely daily treatment notes and required documentation.
- Assist with discharge planning, resident education, and transitions of care.
- Collaborate with nursing staff, therapy team members, physicians, residents, and families.
- Participate in care conferences and other facility initiatives.
- Promote resident safety, dignity, mobility, and independence.
What We’re Looking For
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
- Current North Carolina PTA license.
- Previous skilled nursing or long-term care experience preferred, but not required.
- Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Compassionate, dependable, and resident-focused approach.
- Ability to safely assist residents with mobility and therapeutic activities.
Why Join Mill Creek?
We value our team members and offer a supportive work environment along with benefits for eligible full-time employees, including:
Annual 1–3% rate increase based on performance
Free continuing education units (CEUs)
License reimbursement
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Voluntary coverage options
- Educational assistance
- Competitive pay
- Supportive leadership and a collaborative rehabilitation team
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives every day
Join Our Team!
If you’re ready to use your skills to help residents regain strength, improve mobility, and achieve greater independence, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the Mill Creek Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation team!
From Mill Creek Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Mill Creek Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
Mill Creek Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is a 66 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Mill Creek Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, opens in a new tab)-bed nursing home in Winston-Salem, NC, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for therapists, nurses and nursing assistants. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Mill Creek Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
Based in Winston-Salem, NCHires in North CarolinaPay on its listings: 55.6% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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