PTA - Physical Therapy

Agency: Dept of Health and Human Services

Division: Central Regional Hospital

Job Classification Title: Physical Therapist Assistant (S)

About Us The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. 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.

Description of Work Employees in this class assist physical therapists in the administration of a broad variety of physical therapy treatments in a state institution, hospital, or local agency. Employees in this class work independently in carrying out physical therapy programs as directed. Work is supervised by a Physical Therapist or a Physical Therapy Supervisor.

Working knowledge of physical therapy principles, techniques, methods, treatment modalities and their proper application.

Knowledge of basic computer skills.

Skill in the administration of routine to complex physical therapy treatments.

Ability to follow detailed therapy plans and instructions.

Normal working hours for this position are Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. however, flexibility is required to meet hospital needs.

About the Facility CRH is a State-of-the Art psychiatric hospital located in Butner, NC. The people we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the hospital. We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the hospital to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve.

Compensation and Benefits Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).

Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.

Visit the NC DHHS Benefits and Wellness website for more information.

Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. All employees are required to adhere to the facility’s Vaccination Policy.

Application Process Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the “Work Experience” section of the application, to support your answers.

The posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are “Under Review” and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at

Veteran’s and National Guard Preference Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Applicants will be communicated via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the State of North Carolina.

The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.