Position: Licensed physical therapist assistant

Setting: Outpatient private practice

Location: Sparta, 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.

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.

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 for Full-Time Employees include:  

• Loan assistance program 
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance   
• 401K with 50% employer match up to 6% per check  
• Paid licensure renewal 
• Paid holidays  
• Paid time off  
• Full-time benefit options start at 30 hours per week  
• Company-paid employee life insurance   
• Voluntary life insurance options  
• Short and long-term disability options  
• Employee assistance program (including mental health services)  

Benefits for Part-Time Employees include:  

• Paid time off  
• Holiday pay  
• 401K with 50% employer match up to 6% per check 
• Annual continued education allowance 

PRN Benefits: 

• 401K with 50% employer match up to 6% per check 
• Flexible schedule 
• Competitive hourly rate 

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

Individualized Professional Development Program:  

• Annual continued education allowance (adjustable for motivated learners)  
• Graduated caseload ramp-up time  
• Paid professional association dues  
• Unlimited MedBridge option  
• Effective mentorship and comprehensive onboarding  

• Monthly 1-on-1 meetings with clinical expert 
• Monthly All Staff meetings 
• Quarterly clinical professional development sessions 
• In-house CEUs