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.