Physical Therapist Assistant; PTA

About the Department

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest and most complex agencies in the state, employing approximately 17,000 people. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well‑being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) will provide direct Physical Therapy services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities at Caswell Developmental Center under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT). This candidate assists the PT with evaluations, treatment planning, scheduling, documentation, and daily therapy sessions. The PTA also conducts standardized PT tests, gathers health data, monitors adaptive devices, participates in meetings and chart reviews, trains and consults with facility staff on safe practices, positioning, transfers, and PT‑related care, and delivers a variety of specialized PT services as part of individual treatment plans or standalone programs.

• Strong knowledge of PT principles, core concepts, anatomy, and treatment modalities.
• Organizes and manages daily therapy schedules efficiently.
• Follows and adapts therapy plans to support goal progress, reporting changes to the PT.
• Provides staff training, education, and in‑servicing on PT services, devices, and supports, while monitoring staff performance.
• Monitors patient vital signs and utilizes basic to intermediate computer skills for documentation and care coordination.

$46,149.00 to $69,222.00

7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday

Physical Therapy Department, Caswell Developmental Center

Caswell Developmental Center serves as North Carolina's Eastern Region resource center, providing specialized residential, programmatic, and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The individuals we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the facility. We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the Center to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve.

DHHS uses the Merit‑Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations. Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre‑employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. The use of tobacco products of any kind, including vapor products, is prohibited from our campuses.

All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Provide Education (including high school and all degrees obtained), Work Experience, and Certificates and Licenses. Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information.