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Gastonia, North Carolina

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50-$60/hr

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Job Description

Job Title

Physical Therapist

Pay Range

$40-47/hour

Job Description

Physical Therapist | up to $47/hour | Gastonia, NC | 2026-2027 School Year Position

Details

  • 2026-2027 School Year
  • In-person position

About the Role

Hi, PTs! Ampersand Therapy is hiring a Physical Therapist (PT) for a school-based position in Gastonia, NC. You’ll support students' lives working in-person with students to support mobility, function, and participation at school.

Why Join Us

  • Competitive pay ($50-60/hour)
  • W-2 employment with liability insurance included
  • Healthcare benefits* + 401(k) with company match
  • Reimbursement for licensure, CEUs, and professional expenses
  • Mileage reimbursement between sites + referral bonuses

What You’ll Do

  • Provide school-based evaluations, direct treatment, and progress monitoring for students (pediatric caseload)
  • Write and maintain IEPs, therapy plans, progress notes, and required documentation
  • Attend and contribute to IEP and multidisciplinary special education team meetings
  • Collaborate with teachers, families, and related service providers to support student success

What We’re Looking For

  • Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in North Carolina, or licensed in another state and willing to obtain NC licensure ASAP
  • Pediatric or school-based experience preferred
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • School-based experience preferred, not required

About Ampersand Therapy

Ampersand Therapy is a women- and therapist-operated company built by providers who understand school-based work. We focus on support and mentorship so clinicians can do their best work. Our team is committed to equity, community impact, and creating a workplace where therapists feel valued.

Benefits apply to 0.8 FTE and above after a short waiting period.

Ampersand Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment and sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other identity characteristics. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and join our team.

Key Responsibilities

Provide school-based evaluations, direct treatment, and progress monitoring for a pediatric caseload. Maintain IEPs, therapy plans, and documentation while collaborating with teachers and families to support student success.

Requirements

Must be a licensed Physical Therapist in North Carolina or eligible to obtain licensure. Pediatric or school-based experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Physical therapyPediatric physical therapySchool-based therapyIEP documentationMultidisciplinary team participation

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 46% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

In North Carolina, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (399 salary observations; 1,735 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,282 salary observations; 53,962 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)), so the posted ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $121k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution38 jobs · 31 employers

22
<$110k
8
$110k-125k
2
$125k-140k
5
$140k-155k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 31 employers

401k / retirement match
89% this job
Sign-on bonus
73%
CME allowance
73% this job
Loan repayment
43%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health | $150,000 Annual Salary (Redding)

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$150k-$160k
#2

Acute Care Physical Therapist

Sentara Health · Hampton, Virginia

$103k-$149k
#3

Physical Therapist

$103k-$149k
#4

Physical Therapist - Studio City

$90k-$140k
+ 36 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,195 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Gastonia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$277k
Typical market rent
$1,501/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
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 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Eleutheria

Health, Wellness & Fitness
Goodyear, Arizona
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay ($50-60/hour)
W-2 employment with liability insurance included
Healthcare benefits
401(k) with company match
Reimbursement for licensure, CEUs, and professional expenses
Mileage reimbursement between sites
Referral bonuses
No non-compete clauses