Physical Therapist (PT)
Listed compensation
$44-$48/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
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
Key Skills
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.
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