Physical Therapist PRN
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Job Description
Accessibility Note
Surgery Partners is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (“ADA”), and applicable state and local laws.
It is the Company’s policy not to discriminate against any qualified people or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual’s disability.
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North Carolina Specialty Hospital (NCSH) is a private, physician-owned medical center that opened its doors in 1926. Its commitment to growth and continuous improvement has helped the hospital maintain a high ranking in both quality measures and patient satisfaction.
North Carolina Specialty Hospital offers surgical specialties in orthopedics, ophthalmology, ear, nose, and throat, as well as sports medicine, oral, plastic, podiatry, general surgery, interventional radiology, pain management, reconstructive surgery, and more.
Why Join North Carolina Specialty Hospital?
- Award Winning Hospital for Special Surgery
- 5 Star CMS rated facility for patient experience
- Positive Work culture
- Career growth opportunities
- 401k Employer Match
Job Description
Under the direction of the Director of Inpatient Services, the Physical Therapist will provide physical therapy evaluation, treatment, education and discharge planning in accordance with physician orders and professional standards.
Essential Job Functions
- Conduct evaluations including strength, range of motion, balance, coordination, posture, muscle performance, respiration and motor function.
- Develop individualized treatment plans.
- Administer therapeutic exercise, manual therapy and modalities.
- Modify treatment plans based on patient progress.
- Educate patients on home exercise programs and assistive devices.
- Document evaluations, treatments, progress notes and discharge summaries.
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team.
- Participate in quality improvement and safety activities.
Experience, Training & Education
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
- Hospital, orthopedic or rehabilitation experience preferred
- Current North Carolina Physical Therapist License; BLS required
- Strong communication, clinical reasoning, documentation and customer service skills
Our employees are critical to our success and we value their contributions. North Carolina Specialty Hospital offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that values employee ideas and diversity. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled. We maintain a drug-free workplace and require pre-employment drug screening and background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity
Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.
Surgery Partners conducts pre-employment screenings including but not limited to criminal background checks and drug testing.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will conduct patient evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and administer therapeutic exercises and manual therapy. They are also responsible for documenting patient progress, educating patients on home programs, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary medical team.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physical Therapy program and hold a current North Carolina Physical Therapist License. BLS certification is required, and previous hospital, orthopedic, or rehabilitation experience is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- 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 (468 salary observations; 2,102 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,670 salary observations; 64,203 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)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $89k (middle half $80k–$99k)960 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| North Carolina vs national | $90k median in North Carolina | $94k nationally (−4%)468 state / 11,670 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | North Carolina index 94.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in North Carolina | 760 active | 22,055 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 44% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | North Carolina physical therapist listings (all specialties): 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 28% offer loan repayment792 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,887 in the last 30 days | 4,353 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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