PT/Physical Therapist-Burlington, NC
Listed compensation
$55K - $72K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Physical Therapist - PT
Trinity Rehab? Burlington, NC
Employment Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, or PRN
Trinity Rehab is seeking a dedicated PT to join our growing team in Burlington, NC. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-growing Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) alongside a supportive and close-knit therapy team.
We welcome both new graduates and experienced professionals who are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and making a meaningful impact in the lives of residents.
What We Offer
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment
- Opportunity for professional growth and development
- Flexible scheduling options (FT, PT, PRN)
- Experience in a dynamic and expanding setting
Key Responsibilities
- Implement treatment plans developed by the Physical Therapist
- Provide therapeutic interventions to improve patient independence and quality of life
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members
Maintain Accurate Documentation and Patient Records
If you are looking to grow your career in a positive and engaging environment, we would love to connect with you!
#TrinityInd
Requirements
- Associate’s degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
- Active (or eligible) North Carolina COTA license
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to patient-centered care
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Retirement Plan (Traditional & Roth 401(k)) with Company Matching
- Life Insurance
- Company paid group life insurance
- Short & Long term disability
- Critical Illness
- Flexible Spending
- Licensure Reimbursement
- Bereavement Leave
- Accidental death and dismemberment
- Clinical support and training
- Continuing Education
- Tuition Assistance
- Christmas Club
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In North Carolina, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (508 salary observations; 2,144 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,008 salary observations; 66,534 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)), so the posted ~$64k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $67k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapy | ranked against 22,012 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $55k–$72k | Physical Therapy median $95k (middle half $88k–$100k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| North Carolina vs national | $89k median in North Carolina | $94k nationally (−5%)508 state / 13,008 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$67k in purchasing power | North Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in North Carolina | 750 active | 22,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | North Carolina physical therapist listings (all specialties): 33% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 27% offer loan repayment782 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,905 in the last 30 days | 4,365 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PT/Physical Therapist-Burlington, NC at Trinity Rehab a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,012 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,012 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in Burlington
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $257k≈ 4.7× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,310/mo≈ 29% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 24 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 93.2
- State income tax
- Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Burlington, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.