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Legacy Healthcare Services
Cary, North Carolina

Physical Therapist (PT)

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$50-$60/hr

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Job Description

Make an impact. Change lives. Live a Legacy.

PRN Weekend Coverage Position

We are seeking a PRN team member to provide reliable weekend coverage. Additional weekday shifts may be available and are encouraged based on candidate availability and department needs

We are searching for multiple PTs looking for weekend work in the Triangle area (Raleigh, Cary, Durham).

Experience a Physical Therapist career that’s full of joy, purpose, and opportunities to grow. We’re seeking talented, creative, and compassionate professionals who enjoy building relationships with patients, learning new ways to deliver care, and being part of a team dedicated to helping senior patients live their best lives.

Come join our dynamic team of rehabilitation therapists! This opportunity will allow you to get the most out of your career as you:

  • Provide rehabilitative services to patients under specific medical orders as part of a coordinated team.
  • Plan initial and subsequent treatment programs based on clinical findings.
  • Participate in clinical conferences to share and coordinate the plan of care for patients.
  • Treat residents one on one, not in a group type setting, so each patient gets individualized attention through private treatment sessions with a functional based treatment approach.
  • You have the ability to individualize treatment sessions!
  • Your Legacy career offers great experiences, work/life balance, and excellent rewards, including:
  • Weekend schedule with no holiday requirements
  • 401(k)
  • Medical/dental/vision/prescription/pet insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO) with rollover and buyout options at year’s end
  • Company-paid group life
  • Flex spending account
  • Voluntary life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
  • Licensure reimbursement
  • Company-provided CEUs and unlimited online CEUs for full-time employees
  • Career advancement opportunities

Discover What Makes Legacy Healthcare Services Different

Our not-for-profit organization offers personalized therapeutic care for residents within senior living communities, offering rehabilitative care that helps improve their quality of life.

Our organization was founded by and continues to be led by therapists.

We are one of the largest providers of on-site senior therapy care in the country, serving nearly 500 senior living communities throughout the U.S. and growing!

We are leaders in innovation and personalized care, which makes us a preferred provider for senior adults residing in the communities we serve.

Position Requirements

Degree in Area of Discipline

  • Current Physical Therapy license in state of practice, or ability to obtain prior to beginning employment
  • Excellent interpersonal, fiscal, and clinical skills
  • Computer proficiency

Pay Range

USD $50.00 - USD $60.00 /Hr.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individualized rehabilitative services to senior patients under medical orders. Plan and coordinate treatment programs while participating in clinical conferences to ensure quality care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in physical therapy and possess a current license in the state of practice. Excellent interpersonal, clinical, and computer skills are required for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentTreatment planningPatient careInterpersonal skillsFiscal managementClinical documentationGeriatric care

Physical Therapist Career Context

In North Carolina, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (493 salary observations; 1,949 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,410 salary observations; 61,614 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 ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $121k 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
Listed pay$104k–$125kPhysical Therapy median $89k (middle half $80k–$99k)958 comparable listings, Nov 2026
North Carolina vs national$90k median in North Carolina$94k nationally (−4%)493 state / 12,410 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$121k in purchasing powerNorth Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in North Carolina730 active21,432 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 49% no call · 67% no weekends45 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNorth Carolina Physical Therapist listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 28% offer loan repayment763 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,740 in the last 30 days4,063 the 30 days before (+90%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% 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.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 21 employers
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<$110k
11
$110k-125k
3
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3
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

36 jobs · 21 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
33% this job
Loan repayment
19%
Sign-on bonus
11%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,695 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Legacy Healthcare Services

Wellness and Fitness Services
Raleigh, North Carolina
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription/Pet Insurance
PTO with rollover and buyout
Company-paid group life
Flex spending account
Voluntary life, short-term and long-term disability
Licensure reimbursement
Company-provided CEUs and unlimited online CEUs (full-time)

Living in Cary

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$484k
Typical market rent
$1,768/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.2
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 · Raleigh-Cary, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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