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Pivot Physical Therapy
Cary, North Carolina

Physical Therapist- Cary, NC

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$63k-$100k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 50m ago · Verified live

Job description

Position Overview
About Us:
At Athletico, we believe in the power of support – because a little help can lead to extraordinary achievements. Physical therapy isn’t just about recovery; it’s about transformation. Our team thrives on providing life-changing care for our patients, and we know that achieving this begins with taking care of our own.
Our mission is simple yet powerful: Extraordinary people improving lives.
Join us for a conversation to be a part of this awesome team!
Position Summary:
Our Physical Therapist’s role is to enhance your patient’s health and quality of life. You will be exposed to a culture of teamwork, continuous learning, and growth. Work with a variety of specialties while you grow your skills and your future as a physical therapist!
Unique and Competitive Benefits offered with this full-time position:
New for 2026! Athletico clinicians are supported by Generative AI Documentation Scribe - purpose-built AI technology that automatically generates compliant clinical documentation in real time, so you can stay fully present with your patients and deliver the meaningful, undivided care they deserve.
Yearly Continuing Education Allowance, access to MedBridge and Athletico University, and an additional 5 days of PTO dedicated towards your Continuing Education
Strategic Mentorship programs
Leadership programs
Incentives based on quality care and patient outcomes rather than visits per week
900 plus locations in 25 states (top notch care since 1991!)
Residency Programs and more (Athletico will reimburse 100% of curriculum costs!)
Additional Benefits offered with this full-time position:
Medical & Rx, Dental and Vision (eligibility begins day one of employment)
HSA, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA
Progyny Fertility Benefit
Critical Illness, Accident, & Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Company Paid Basic Life / AD&D
Supplemental Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse, Child)
Company Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability Buy-Up Option
Company Paid Maternity & Parental Leave
Adoption & Surrogacy Expense Reimbursement
KinderCare Discount
Legal & Credit Monitoring
Student Loan Repayment Program (eligible clinicians only)
17 days PTO (accrual starts immediately upon hire)
6 Major Holidays off plus 2 floating holidays yearly
5 CEU PTO Days
Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy benefits as an employee
Bereavement Time Off & Resources
Commuter: Pre-Tax Transit & Parking
Retirement 401(k) w/ Per-Pay Company Match
SoFi Financial Wellness Tools & Loan Resources
HUSK Fitness Resources & Gym Discounts
Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discount Program
Learn more by checking out our 2026 Athletico's Benefits Summary.
Qualifications:
Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program
Current professional licensure as a Physical Therapist or license eligible based on the rules and regulations of the state in which you are applying for role
Current CPR Certification
Athletico clinicians are energetic and service-minded team players who provide exceptional patient care and service. State licenses must be maintained. All compliance standards must be completed as requested.
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Athletico provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Salaried ranges listed are for full time (40 hour) employees. Additional pay such as incentive, GAP, overtime, and stipends are subject to the rules of each program and may not be available in all locations. Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.
Minimum Salary/Wage
USD$ 63,000.00 Yr.
Maximum Salary/Wage
USD$ 100,000.00 Yr.

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist will provide life-changing care to patients to enhance their health and quality of life. They are responsible for maintaining compliant clinical documentation and working collaboratively within a team environment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

RehabilitationPatient assessmentTreatment planningCommunicationTime managementClinical reasoning

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 38% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

In North Carolina, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (381 salary observations; 751 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (11,876 salary observations; 27,060 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; 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 ~$82k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $86k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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About Pivot Physical Therapy

Wellness and Fitness Services
Towson, MD
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generative AI Documentation Scribe
Yearly Continuing Education Allowance
MedBridge and Athletico University access
5 CEU PTO Days
Strategic Mentorship programs
Leadership programs
Medical & Rx, Dental and Vision (day one eligibility)
HSA, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA