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Ashe Memorial Hospital
Jefferson, North Carolina

Physical Therapist (PRN)

Physical TherapistIncludes callNo weekendsNo nightsPer Diem

Compensation

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Job Description

  • Physical Therapist (PRN Days)
  • Join a Team Committed to Restoring Independence and Improving Lives
  • At Ashe Memorial Hospital, our mission guides every patient interaction and every career opportunity:

“To meet the needs of the community by delivering patient-centered, high quality health care.”

Recognized as Ashe County’s Best Place to Work from 2022–2025, Ashe Memorial Hospital is proud to provide exceptional care through compassionate providers, collaborative teams, and a commitment to clinical excellence.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist (PRN – Day Shift) to join our Rehab Services team. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping patients regain mobility, restore function, and improve overall quality of life in a supportive, community-focused environment.

Position Details

  • Position: Physical Therapist
  • Department: Rehab Services
  • Schedule: PRN | Day Shift (Monday–Friday, hours vary)
  • Compensation: Based on experience
  • Travel Required: None
  • Supervisory Responsibilities: Some oversight of PTAs, aides, and support staff

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients and develop individualized physical therapy treatment plans
  • Administer therapeutic interventions to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability
  • Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate
  • Educate patients and families regarding treatment goals, recovery expectations, and home exercises
  • Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs), rehab aides, and support staff
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure timely charge entry
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams to coordinate patient care
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives, departmental meetings, and staff education activities

Qualifications

Required

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
  • Current North Carolina Physical Therapist license
  • Current CPR certification

Preferred

  • Experience in pediatrics and/or neurology
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative healthcare environment

Why Join Ashe Memorial Hospital?

  • Supportive and collaborative rehab team environment
  • Opportunity to work with a diverse patient population
  • Meaningful work that directly impacts patient independence and recovery
  • Community-centered culture focused on quality care and compassion
  • Award-winning workplace culture recognized throughout Ashe County

Additional Requirements

  • Must meet vaccination requirements (approved exemptions considered where applicable)
  • Successful completion of background check and drug screening required

Ready to Apply?

Interested Candidates Should Submit

  • Employment Application
  • Resume

Cover Letter

  • Please include explanations for any gaps in employment.
  • Join a healthcare team where compassion, excellence, and community come together every day.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningPatient EducationInterdisciplinary CollaborationStaff Supervision

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 44% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

In North Carolina, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (583 salary observations; 1,827 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (PRN) at Ashe Memorial Hospital a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

49 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution48 jobs · 36 employers

25
<$110k
11
$110k-125k
3
$125k-140k
9
$140k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks44 jobs · 36 employers

401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
66%
Sign-on bonus
55%
Loan repayment
36%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$111k-$150k
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$103k-$149k
#3

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$70+/visit
#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • Includes call

Living in Jefferson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$428k
Median resident rent
$748/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Ashe Memorial Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Jefferson, North Carolina
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Supportive team environment
Community-centered culture