Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Outpatient

THE OPPORTUNITY Fast 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 environment WHY 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.