Physical Therapist
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Job Description
Position Summary
FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center.
Our growing health system has more than 6,200 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area. In addition, FirstHealth has received numerous accolades for its patient care and outcomes, including recognitions from Healthgrades, U.S. News & World Report, and Becker's Healthcare.
*$10,000 Sign-on bonus
*Relocation assistance determined at time of offer
*Educational Loan Assistance determined at time of offer
*Free FirstHealth Fitness Membership
Employee Benefits
At FirstHealth of the Carolinas, we believe in supporting our employees' professional growth and personal well-being. That is why we offer a comprehensive benefit package that is designed to help you thrive.
Enjoy a free gym-membership to one of our 7 FirstHealth Fitness Centers to stay active and prioritize your health, take advantage of our educational assistance programs through FirstU to pursue academic or professional development goals.
You'll also benefit from exclusive employee discounts through PerkSpot, saving you money on quality offerings. Additionally, we're committed to your future with a competitive retirement savings plan, including an employer match to help you build financial security.
These are just a few examples of how our leading-edge employee benefits align with our mission to put your career first. Join FirstHealth of the Carolinas and help us in our mission to become the best place to work in healthcare!
Join FirstHealth of the Carolinas in Pinehurst, NC, a leading healthcare provider renowned for its patient-centered care and commitment to excellence.
We are seeking an Inpatient Physical Therapist to deliver exceptional, evidence-based physical therapy services in an acute care hospital setting at Moore Regional Hospital.
Our collaborative therapy team includes occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists, who are dedicated to improving patient outcomes while fostering professional growth and mentorship.
FirstHealth is the perfect place to grow your career and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients.
Responsibilities
Physical Therapist Job Summary
*Inpatient Rehab
Evaluates patients, plans treatment programs, and performs physical therapy procedures to restore function, prevent disability, reduce pain, maximize potential and quality of life following disease, injury or surgery.
The Physical Therapist will assess, identify, and treat all areas of deficits impacting posture, locomotion, strength, endurance, balance, coordination, joint mobility, flexibility, pain, and functional abilities.
Demonstrates and articulates sound clinical reasoning in synthesizing complex evaluation data and developing a comprehensive plan of care.
Develops and updates appropriate plan of care in collaboration with the patient/family/medical provider and related to the person's age and lifestyle with measurable goals and a defined discharge plan.
Selects and administers appropriate assessment and treatment techniques.
Follows intervention protocols and revises interventions appropriately. Interventions are outcomes focused and consistent with best practice and policies.
Actively participates and collaborates in all aspects of the rehabilitation process as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Participates in departmental programs and activities and serves as a role model of quality clinical practice.
Supervises work of support personnel as needed.
Will be responsible for participating in weekend rotations.
Qualifications
- Physical Therapist Qualifications
- Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited program (Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education)
- Valid licensure from the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy.
- Current CPR Certification.
Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, adapt to varying patient needs, and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In North Carolina, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (472 salary observations; 2,199 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,162 salary observations; 66,743 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 $88k (middle half $80k–$98k)22 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| North Carolina vs national | $90k median in North Carolina | $94k nationally (−4%)472 state / 12,162 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | North Carolina index 94.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in North Carolina | 751 active | 22,039 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 40% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $10k sign-on · loan repayment | North Carolina physical therapist listings (all specialties): 33% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 27% offer loan repayment783 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,996 in the last 30 days | 4,462 the 30 days before (+79%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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