Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - SNF Setting - North Carolina
Now Hiring PTA New Graduates!
Start Your Therapy Career With Purpose
At Principle Long Term Care, your career begins in an environment built on kindness, collaboration, and real patient impact. Our therapy teams are deeply integrated in each center—we work closely with nursing, clinical staff, and leadership to help residents regain strength, independence, and confidence.
If you're looking for a PTA role where you'll grow fast, make a meaningful impact, and feel supported every step of the way, this is it.
Why New Grads Love Working Here
A Strong Start to Your Career
- Structured mentorship for new graduates
- Supportive, on‑site leadership teams
- Opportunities to practice diverse clinical skills in geriatrics, neuro, ortho, post‑acute, and long‑term care settings
Growth & Stability
- Career advancement pathways
- Internal transfer opportunities across our 38+ facilities
- Consistent caseloads and interdisciplinary collaboration
Competitive Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Health, dental & vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Company‑paid life insurance
- Tuition/CEU support and license reimbursement
- Paid time off (vacation, sick, and holiday)
- Employee Assistance Program (free to all team members)
(*Benefits vary by classification/full‑time status)
What You’ll Do (and Learn!)
The Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA position is to provide skilled physical therapy interventions under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. It is responsible for collaborating with the supervising therapist regarding the patient’s plan of care, patient performance, response to treatment, and any other pertinent information.
You will:
- Collaborate with other health care professionals in the assessment, planning, and safe implementation of all therapy.
- Be a resident advocate where the resident is the center of all we do.
- Ensure excellent communication among residents, families, and staff.
- Provide clinical documentation
- Create positive resident outcomes.
- Respect others by treating them the way we want to be treated.
- Demonstrate kindness, compassion, honesty, and integrity at all times.
- Help create a culture of superior customer service.
You’ll be supported by experienced therapy leaders who want you to succeed—not just in your first year, but throughout your career.
Who We’re Looking For
- Students completing an associate degree program in physical therapy from an accredited PTA program
- NC‑licensed PTA (or eligibility upon graduation)
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
- Commitment to dignity, respect, and high‑quality patient care
- Interest in long‑term care, geriatrics, and meaningful patient relationships
Long‑term care experience is a plus, but not required. We love growing new grads into confident, compassionate clinicians.
About Principle LTC
We are a 24/7 skilled nursing provider committed to delivering care that honors dignity, promotes independence, and truly changes lives. Our therapy teams are essential to that mission—and we invest heavily in their development and success.
Work Location
In person, at one of our North Carolina skilled nursing facilities.
(We’ll talk with you about which locations fit your goals.)
Start Your SLP Career With Purpose
If you’re ready to begin a meaningful therapy career where your growth, your well‑being, and your impact matter, we want to meet you.
Apply today!
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