Physical Therapist (PT) - Orthopedics - $5K SIGN ON BONUS - Murphy, NC
Listed compensation
$40–$45 /hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Full-Time or Part-Time Physical Therapist (PT) | Orthopedics | Murphy, NC
Join a well-established organization dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate orthopedic care to adult patients in our community.
We are looking for a dedicated Full Time or Part Time Physical Therapist to join our team in a role that offers true professional flexibility.
In this role, the Physical Therapist will evaluate and treat adult patients with diverse orthopedic conditions.
What We Offer
Competitive Pay: $40 – $45 per hour + $5K Sign On Bonus!
Comprehensive Benefits: Full benefit package included.
Work-Life Balance: Choose between a Full Time or Part Time Schedule.
We are open: Monday – Friday: 8am – 5pm. No weekends.
Requirements
- Licensed Physical Therapist (PT).
- Active (or eligible) North Carolina PT license.
- Experience in Orthopedics is preferred, but New Grads are welcomed!
Benefits
Full Benefits Package Includes: Medical, Dental, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off (PTO) / Vacation, Etc.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will evaluate and treat adult patients with a variety of orthopedic conditions. They will work within a well-established organization to provide high-quality and compassionate care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (PT) - Orthopedics - $5K SIGN ON BONUS - Murphy, NC at Confidential Employer a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) — ranked against 420 active Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Orthopedic Surgery — Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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- No weekends
- On-site
Living in Murphy
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $334k
- Typical market rent
- $1,583/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 14 min
- 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.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.