Physical Therapist
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Job Description
Position Summary
FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center.
Our growing health system has more than 6,200 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area. In addition, FirstHealth has received numerous accolades for its patient care and outcomes, including recognitions from Healthgrades, U.S. News & World Report, and Becker's Healthcare.
*$10,000 Sign-on bonus
*Relocation assistance determined at time of offer
*Educational Loan Assistance determined at time of offer
*Free FirstHealth Fitness Membership
Employee Benefits
At FirstHealth of the Carolinas, we believe in supporting our employees' professional growth and personal well-being. That is why we offer a comprehensive benefit package that is designed to help you thrive.
Enjoy a free gym-membership to one of our 7 FirstHealth Fitness Centers to stay active and prioritize your health, take advantage of our educational assistance programs through FirstU to pursue academic or professional development goals.
You'll also benefit from exclusive employee discounts through PerkSpot, saving you money on quality offerings. Additionally, we're committed to your future with a competitive retirement savings plan, including an employer match to help you build financial security.
These are just a few examples of how our leading-edge employee benefits align with our mission to put your career first. Join FirstHealth of the Carolinas and help us in our mission to become the best place to work in healthcare!
Full-time physical therapist position in a 25-bed critical access hospital managing a diverse caseload of ED, acute and short-term skilled therapy patients. Primary responsibilities are to provide rehab on the swing bed unit with occasional outpatient PT. New 20 bed hospital scheduled to open in 2027.
Wonderful opportunity for a clinician searching for a position that emphasizes quality patient care and allows them to positively impact the community. Independent caseload management with schedule flexibility with a priority placed on work-life balance. Join an experienced healthcare team in a supportive environment.
Coordinate treatment with OT, SLP, Nursing, and Hospitalist Physician group staff, as well as participate in daily rounds and weekly care plan meetings. Collaborate with case management for optimal admission candidates.
Continuing education and clinical ladder available to expand and acknowledge clinical skills and advancements. Mentorship and onboarding programs are part of our orientation process to ensure success of new staff members.
Location
Beautiful Troy, NC, and gateway to the Uwharrie National Forest. Outstanding region for the outdoor enthusiast and home to Lake Tillery and Badin Lake.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time-off
- Free fitness membership (7 fitness locations)
- Retirement plan with matching
- Top 100 hospitals nationally three consecutive years
- Full Medical, Dental, Eyecare and more
Qualifications
NC PT license. Broad base of clinical skills. Self-directed with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks. Dedicated to providing excellent patient care and outstanding customer service. SNF experience preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Provide rehabilitation services on the swing bed unit with occasional outpatient physical therapy. Coordinate treatment plans with a multidisciplinary team including OT, SLP, nursing, and physicians while participating in daily rounds.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 44% have no call, 66% 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 at FirstHealth of the Carolinas a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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Living in Troy
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $232k
- Median resident rent
- $675/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 25 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.