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Sylva, North Carolina

Physical Therapist (PT), PRN

Physical TherapistIncludes callPer Diem

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Schedule: PRN

Your experience matters 

Your experience matters Harris Regional Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a
diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are
driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide
exceptional care to others. As an Physical Therapist (PT) joining our team,
you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®.
Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication
will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team 

Join our dedicated rehabilitation team at Harris Regional, an 86-bed facility
offering a full range of services including general surgery, women’s care,
intensive care, and emergency services. Our team is committed to delivering
exceptional respiratory care, continuously seeking ways to enhance the patient
and family experience. We work closely with all providers and caregivers to
ensure the best possible outcomes for every patient we serve. 

How you’ll contribute 

An Acute Care and/or Outpatient Rehab Physical Therapist (PT) who excels in this
role:

* Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
* Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and
involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires.
* Plans, prepares and carries out individually designed programs of physical
treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate
pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
* Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques
and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.
* Directs and supervises physical therapy assistants, students, and other
support personnel. Assesses competence, delegates specific tasks, and
establishes channels of communication.
* Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend
modifications.
* Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress and plans for
reevaluation.

What we’re looking for 

Must have a bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy and possess a North Carolina
Physical Therapy License.  Additional requirements include:

* Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
* ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire.
* One year of experience preferred
* ASLS certification preferred

What we offer

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing
excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position

also offers

* Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition
assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
* Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free
gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and
discount programs).
* Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement
opportunities.

More about Harris Regional Hospital 

Harris Regional Hospital is an 86-bed acute care hospital that has been offering
exceptional care to the Western North Carolina community for over 90 years. We
are proud to offer five major service lines, including orthopedics, cardiology,
general surgery, women’s care, and emergency medicine, as well as many other
areas of subspecialty care. 

EEOC Statement

“Harris Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Harris Regional
Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and
employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and
harassment in employment.”

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of
Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans
29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and
behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across
the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers
and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through
talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with
opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a
difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to
promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with
an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and
reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist performs patient assessments, establishes individualized plans of care, and carries out treatment programs to restore physical functioning. They also supervise support personnel and document patient progress while ensuring high-quality care outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy and a valid North Carolina Physical Therapy License. Additional requirements include Basic Life Support certification, with ACLS, PALS, and ASLS certifications required or preferred within specified timeframes.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Patient assessmentPlan of care developmentPhysical treatment programsSupervision of support personnelProsthetic fittingOrthotic fittingDocumentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 46% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks47 jobs · 38 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
62%
Sign-on bonus
43%
Loan repayment
23% this job
Relocation assistance
13%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in Sylva

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$350k
Typical market rent
$1,525/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 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.

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About Lifepoint Health

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Higher education and certification tuition assistance
Loan assistance
401(k) retirement package and company match
Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
Free gym memberships
Virtual care appointments
Mental health services
Discount programs