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FirstHealth of the Carolinas
Pinehurst, North Carolina

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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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

Inpatient rehabilitationPatient evaluationTreatment planningInterdisciplinary collaborationPostural assessmentStrength trainingEndurance trainingBalance trainingFunctional assessmentDischarge planning

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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in North Carolina?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysical 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 livingNorth Carolina index 94.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in North Carolina751 active22,039 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 40% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k sign-on · loan repaymentNorth 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 listings7,996 in the last 30 days4,462 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,012 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About FirstHealth of the Carolinas

Hospitals and Health Care
Pinehurst, North Carolina
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus
Relocation Assistance
Educational Loan Assistance
Free FirstHealth Fitness Membership
401k with Employer Match
Educational Assistance Programs
Employee Discounts (PerkSpot)
Comprehensive Health Plans

Living in Pinehurst

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$496k
Typical market rent
$2,012/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.3
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.