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Cole Health
Lumberton, North Carolina

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$70k-$85k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

SIGN ON BONUS and/or LOAN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE OFFERED

This job may seem too good to be true, but it’s a reality! We’re thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a talented individual to join our team and make a meaningful impact.

Salary: $70,000-$85,000/year depending on experience ($33.65 - $40.87/hour)

Compensation options available: Options to be paid as hourly or per visit; part time and full time options available

Schedule Flexible: You can start as early as 7am and never have to work later than 6pm. Can start part time if desired and work up to full time.

Location: 210 Liberty Hill Rd, Lumberton, NC 28358

APPLY NOW and our Director of Talent Development, also a tenured therapist with over 15 years at Cole Pediatric Therapy, will contact you to talk further about these opportunities and their experience at Cole Health.

Experience the Outdoors in Fayetteville–Trail walking and lakes in the area, close to beach (Myrtle and Wilmington); weekend getaways are easy (Raleigh, Charlotte and Wilmington within 1.5 hours); Asheville (4 hours); Charleston (3 hours) and Outer Banks (4 hours)

In addition to a rewarding physical therapy career, we offer:

  • Cross-Discipline mentorship
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Career stability and growth
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Paid Time Off with Rollover, You Day and Holiday Pay
  • 401K (matching)
  • Opportunity of involvement in International Mission Trips
  • Professional Development Assistance
  • Employee assistance programs / Mental Health support
  • Annual Stipend
  • Exceptional leadership support and training

Qualifications of this Physical Therapy position include the following:

  • Experience in pediatric Physical Therapy preferred
  • North Carolina license in Physical Therapy
  • Master's or doctorate degree in Physical Therapy required unless transitioned into accreditation with a bachelor's degree
  • Passion for changing the lives of others

At Cole Health, we value adaptability and innovation in healthcare. As part of our team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our services. Please note that what you are hired to do today isn’t always going to look the same due to advancements in healthcare, our company’s evolution, and changes within your profession. We seek individuals who are excited about continuous learning and willing to embrace new challenges.

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist will provide high-quality pediatric care and contribute to the company's evolving healthcare services. They will engage in continuous learning and participate in cross-discipline mentorship to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a North Carolina license in Physical Therapy and possess a master's or doctorate degree in the field. Experience in pediatric physical therapy is preferred, along with a passion for improving the lives of others.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient careClinical assessmentRehabilitationCommunication

Physical Therapist Career Context

In North Carolina, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (467 salary observations; 1,860 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,898 salary observations; 60,349 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 ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $82k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in North Carolina?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.3 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 21,894 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$70k–$85kPhysical Therapy median $89k (middle half $87k–$95k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026
North Carolina vs national$90k median in North Carolina$94k nationally (−5%)467 state / 11,898 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$82k in purchasing powerNorth Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in North Carolina758 active21,872 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 48% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNorth Carolina Physical Therapist listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 27% offer loan repayment792 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,820 in the last 30 days4,435 the 30 days before (+76%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,894 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Cole Health a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,894 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

31 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

31 jobs · 20 employers
5
<$95k
15
$95k-110k
7
$110k-125k
1
$125k
3
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs · 20 employers
401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
75%
Sign-on bonus
57% this job
Loan repayment
32%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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#2

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#3

Physical Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.3
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,894 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site
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About Cole Health

Medical Practices
Spring, TX
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Cross-Discipline Mentorship
Flexible Scheduling
Career Stability and Growth
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Paid Time Off with Rollover, You Day and Holiday Pay
401K Matching
International Mission Trips
Professional Development Assistance

Living in Lumberton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$160k≈ 2.3× annual pay
Median resident rent
$866/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.