Physical Therapist-Outpatient Rehab
Compensation
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Job Description
Physical Therapist
Help Patients Move, Recover, and Thrive
As a Physical Therapist, you will play a key role in helping patients regain mobility, improve strength, and achieve their rehabilitation goals. You will lead or assist in coordinating patient care, working closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure patients receive the highest quality care. Your communication skills will help facilitate smooth patient flow throughout the healthcare system, ensuring timely and effective treatment.
What You'll Do
- Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Provide therapeutic interventions to improve mobility, function, and overall quality of life.
- Coordinate and communicate with multidisciplinary care teams to support optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Educate patients and families on exercises, recovery strategies, and injury prevention.
Help ensure patients move efficiently through their care journey for the best possible experience and outcomes.
What You'll Bring
- Current Physical Therapist license required.
- Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy or Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) required.
- Strong clinical assessment and treatment skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- A compassionate, patient-focused approach to care.
Department Description
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit wakemed.org.
EOE
Licensure
Licensed Physical Therapist Required
Education
Bachelor's Degree Physical Therapy Required - Or Doctorate Physical Therapy Required
Experience
2 Years Clinical - Physical Therapy Preferred
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide therapeutic interventions to improve mobility and function. They will also coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to monitor progress and educate patients on recovery and injury prevention.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current Physical Therapist license and possess either a Bachelor's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy. Two years of clinical experience in physical therapy is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In North Carolina, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (464 salary observations; 2,029 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,750 salary observations; 63,582 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $88k (middle half $84k–$94k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| North Carolina vs national | $91k median in North Carolina | $94k nationally (−3%)464 state / 11,750 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | North Carolina index 94.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in North Carolina | 774 active | 22,070 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | North Carolina Physical Therapist listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 28% offer loan repayment808 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,606 in the last 30 days | 4,604 the 30 days before (+65%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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