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Hickory, North Carolina

Physical Therapist - Outpatient

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$83k-$107k

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Job Description

Are you passionate about expanding access to transformative care, leading the way in innovative therapy practices, and pursuing clear, tangible pathways for professional growth and development? At PT Solutions, we’re hiring for full-time Physical Therapists who are ready to elevate their careers while making a real difference in the lives of patients and communities.

Why Join PT Solutions?

  • Recognized as a USA Today Top Workplace four years in a row, including 2025!
  • From orthopedic to sports medicine and pelvic health to neurologic rehab, you will gain exposure to a diverse caseload and services that fuel your professional passion.

What You’ll Receive

  • A six-week onboarding program called Vitals+ that introduces clinical tools and resources while providing documentation tips and tricks.
  • Access to mentorship programs.

In-house ABTPRFE-accredited residency style programs to support specialty development. Please check out our careers page here to learn more about our programs. Careers at PT Solutions | PT Solutions jobs

Free, in-house continuing education courses, access to a library of free research articles, and opportunities to publish your research.

Limber Health software to help improve in-clinic patient care with at-home support through digital technology, data analytics, home exercise programs, and more.

  • Monthly incentive earnings tied to daily average patient caseload.
  • Growth-minded culture with clearly defined pathways to leadership roles.
  • Compensation & Bonus Structure
  • Base Salary: $83,000 - $107,000 / year (based on experience and market factors)
  • Monthly Incentive Bonuses for meeting & exceeding daily visit thresholds
  • Sign-On Bonus: Up to $10,000 available in select locations!

Benefits Designed for You

At PT Solutions, we offer a comprehensive, people-first benefits package that supports your growth, your well-being, and your life outside the clinic.

We offer more than just the standard; we offer comprehensive medical (3 different plans), dental, vision, employer-paid life insurance, critical care and accident insurance, legal plans and employer-paid mental health support.

In addition, we offer generous PTO and holiday pay AND 160 hours in extended illness hours. [varies by location]

  • Financial Wellness & Professional Support
  • 401(k) with company contribution
  • Reimbursement for professional dues and license renewals
  • Reimbursement for endurance race entry fees

What You’ll Do

Conduct comprehensive evaluations and treatments for patients with orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions, providing education tailored to individual needs within an interdisciplinary environment.

  • Design personalized, evidence-based treatment plans.
  • Efficiently manage patient documentation and workflow within the EMR system.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited PT program
  • Current or pending state licensure
  • BLS certification
  • Strong interpersonal skills and team-oriented mindset
  • Ability to manage a full clinical caseload (10–12 patients/day)

Location: Clinic Address: 214 18th St., SE Hickory, NC

A Mission That Moves Us

At PT Solutions, we are a team united by a shared purpose: expanding access to transformative care. From new grad mentorship to advanced residency programs, we’re committed to your professional growth and empowering you to shape the future of rehabilitation therapy.

Join us and transform care. Let’s go further together.

  • Learn more about careers with PT Solutions at Physical Therapy Careers | PT Solutions
  • Follow #PTSLife on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn to see our community in action.
  • We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive evaluations and design personalized, evidence-based treatment plans for patients with orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions. Efficiently manage patient documentation and workflow within the EMR system while providing tailored education in an interdisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Orthopedic rehabilitationMusculoskeletal assessmentPatient evaluationTreatment planningEvidence-based practiceEMR documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationNeurologic rehabilitationPatient educationClinical workflow managementTeam-oriented communication

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 40% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

In North Carolina, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (356 salary observations; 1,495 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (9,235 salary observations; 46,867 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)), so the posted ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $101k in an average-cost state. 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 - Outpatient at PT Solutions a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,956 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Salary Distribution33 jobs · 20 employers

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11
$100k-110k
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$110k-120k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
79% this job
Sign-on bonus
73% this job
Loan repayment
39%
Relocation assistance
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.0
Better work-life than 60% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,956 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Hickory

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$292k≈ 3.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,531/mo≈ 22% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.5
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About PT Solutions

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Benefits & Perks

Medical (3 plans)
Dental
Vision
Employer-paid life insurance
Critical care and accident insurance
Legal plans
Employer-paid mental health support
Generous PTO and holiday pay