Home Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$50-$95/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Benefits
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
About the Role
THRIVE NOW THERAPY LLC is looking for a passionate and dedicated Home Physical Therapist to join our growing team in Shelby, NC. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives by delivering personalized, one-on-one physical therapy care right in the comfort of their homes. If you thrive in an independent work environment and love building real connections with your patients, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive in-home physical therapy evaluations and assessments for patients
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to restore function and improve mobility
- Provide therapeutic interventions including therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and gait training
- Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting care plans as needed
- Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs and injury prevention
- Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and interdisciplinary care teams
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory standards
Requirements
- Valid Physical Therapist (PT) license in the state of North Carolina
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (DPT or MPT)
- Home health or outpatient physical therapy experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of home health guidelines and documentation requirements
- Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills
- Reliable transportation and valid driver's license required
- Compassionate, self-motivated, and able to work independently in a home setting
About Us
THRIVE NOW THERAPY LLC is a trusted provider of home-based therapy services serving the Shelby, NC community and surrounding areas. We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care that empowers individuals to regain independence and improve their quality of life. Our therapists love working with us because we value their expertise, support their professional growth, and foster a culture built on compassion and teamwork.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In North Carolina, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (507 salary observations; 1,981 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,948 salary observations; 63,515 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$151k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $160k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina vs national | $90k median in North Carolina | $94k nationally (−4%)507 state / 12,948 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$160k in purchasing power | North Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in North Carolina | 737 active | 21,590 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 48% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | North Carolina Physical Therapist listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 26% offer loan repayment770 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,550 in the last 30 days | 4,334 the 30 days before (+74%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Therapy World | silver tier, 72/100 | Top Employers work-life index8 active listings |
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