Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$70k-$85k
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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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.3 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 21,894 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $70k–$85k | Physical 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 power | North Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in North Carolina | 758 active | 21,872 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 48% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | North Carolina Physical Therapist listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 27% offer loan repayment792 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,820 in the last 30 days | 4,435 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 |
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.
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