Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Join Our Team

Position: Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Setting: Outpatient Private Practice

Location: Hickory, NC

Coverage: Full-time and/or part-time options are available

We invite you to join a cohesive, highly reputable team with a mission to care for our patients, each other and the community.

Company Story

At Schuster Physical Therapy (SPT), where excellence meets experience, we have been providing exceptional therapy services since 2015. We believe in the power of doing your best work while living your best life. Come work in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains in a lovely community with an artsy and bustling downtown, close to the Blue Ridge Parkway and the New River - outdoor adventures abound! We are excited to have created an environment where our values and compassion are visible in our appreciation and respect for our employees and in the love we show our patients.

Job Overview & Work Site

What We Treat:

Join a team that thrives on a blended caseload, encompassing non-surgical and post-operative rehabilitation, sport-specific therapy, and joint/spine management. We also have specialty programs to serve patients with neurological deficits, balance/vestibular dysfunction, concussions, pelvic health dysfunction and more. We have therapists who specialize in Postural Restoration, Parkinson's Wellness Recovery, and Functional Movement Systems, just to name a few. You can make a real impact on the lives of our diverse patient population and tailor your approach to your strengths and interests as a Physical Therapist Assistant.

How We Do It:

We understand the value of one-on-one time with patients to ensure that our patients receive the highest standard of care. We provide a coordinated mentoring program and are fully invested in the professional and personal development of our physical therapist assistants. We support specialty certifications and individualized development opportunities.

Do What You Want to Do:

Have a specific interest or passion? We've got your back. Benefit from our support for specialty therapy services and unleash your full potential.

Benefits

Our Benefits for Full-Time Employees include but are not limited to:

• Student Loan Assistance Program
• CEU Allowance
• 3 weeks of Front-Loaded PTO and 6 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance available first month after start
• 401K with 50% employer match
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Employee assistance program with Counseling Services
• Additional voluntary coverages available

Part-Time Employees are Entitled to:

• 1.5 + weeks of Front-Loaded PTO and 6 Paid Holidays
• 401K with 50% employer match

PRN Employees are Entitled to:

• 401K with 50% employer match

License & Experience

Requirements for this position include the following:

• Graduate (current or pending) from an accredited physical therapist assistant program
• Active or pending North Carolina physical therapist assistant license

Professional Development

Individualized Professional Development Program:

• Annual continued education allowance
• In-house continued education courses and certifications
• Elevate: Virtual Clinician Development Series -
• Team-based learning sessions comprised of presentations on relevant topics and skill acquisition
• Paid licensure renewal

Mentorship:

• Our Clinical Mentorship Program is designed for new clinicians and clinicians joining us from different care settings.
• We believe clinicians grow best through collaboration, real-time coaching, and a culture where questions are welcomed and professional development is prioritized.