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Kingston Residence of Hickory
Hickory, North Carolina

Physical Therapist (PT)

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$44-$48/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

We believe in setting our employees up for success. That’s why we believe in providing an orientation personalized to your work environment. Even when your orientation period ends, you can rest assured that the Synchrony team will always have your back.

Responsibilities

Synchrony Rehab is seeking a licensed Lead Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team at Kingston Residence of Hickory, a dynamic and innovative Senior Living Community located in Hickory, NC!

This position serves as the Lead Therapist and primary point of contact, working independently to guide daily therapy operations.

*Setting: Senior Living

*Schedule: Mon -Fri- No Holidays or Weekends!

*Hourly Rate: $44-48/hr

Weekly pay, health, dental, and vision benefits after your first month, student loan repayment, a competitive 401(k) match, and more! If you’re looking for a place that embraces you for who you are, helps you achieve your full potential, and makes working hard feel less like hard work, then look no further than Synchrony.

Qualifications

Job SummaryThe Physical Therapist (PT) is responsible for providing a full range of physical therapy services including assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position’s qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards.

Licenses and CertificationsMust have and maintain a current, valid state PT licensure or certification Current valid CPR certification, preferred

Qualifications

Education: Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited programExperience: 0-1 years

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Conduct thorough assessments to evaluate patients’ physical conditions, functional limitations, and rehabilitation needs.
  • Develop and implement personalized treatment plans, including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, and modalities to improve patients’ physical function.
  • Educate patients and their families on exercise techniques, posture, body mechanics, and strategies to manage their condition effectively.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient progress, treatment plans, and outcomes in compliance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
  • Other duties as assigned.

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Get in Touch

Katy (336) 850-9266

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient assessmentPatient educationInterdisciplinary collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 46% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$96k 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 (PT) at Kingston Residence of Hickory 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 22,081 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution35 jobs · 27 employers

21
<$110k
6
$110k-125k
3
$125k-140k
5
$140k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
74%
Sign-on bonus
71%
Loan repayment
41% this job
Relocation assistance
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Acute Care Physical Therapist

Sentara Health · Hampton, Virginia

$103k-$149k
#2

Physical Therapist

Sentara Health · Elizabeth City, North Carolina

$103k-$149k
#3

Physical Therapist - Studio City

$90k-$140k
#4

Physical Therapist - West Hollywood

$90k-$140k
+ 33 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 60% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,081 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Hickory

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$292k
Typical market rent
$1,531/mo
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.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Weekly Pay
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Student Loan Repayment
401(k) Match